Egmont National Park is in Taranaki, New Zealand.

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History

The park was established in 1900.

Landscape

The park is dominated by the dormant volcano of Taranaki, formerly known as Mount Egmont.

Flora and fauna

43 species of birds are found in the park, including the North Island brown kiwi, blue ducks (whio) and fernbird.

Fees and permits

Egmont National Park, like all New Zealand national parks, is free to enter.

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