Egmont National Park On New Zealand Stamps

Egmont National Park is located south of New Plymouth, close to the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. The park covers three volcanic cones: Mount Taranaki and its slopes, Pouakai and Kaitake. The park was first created in 1881 as a forest reserve and went on to become New Zealand’s second national park, preceded by Tongariro National Par…
Egmont National Park is located south of New Plymouth, close to the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. The park covers three volcanic cones: Mount Taranaki and its slopes, Pouakai and Kaitake. The park was first created in 1881 as a forest reserve and went on to become New Zealand’s second national park, preceded by Tongariro National Park, in 1900.
  • Location: Taranaki, New Zealand
  • Established: 1900
  • Nearest city: New Plymouth, New Zealand
  • Area: 341.7 km² (131.9 sq mi)
  • Governing body: Department of Conservation
Data from: en.wikipedia.org