I t’s one of New Zealand’s hardest day trips and training for Taranaki Maunga’s 2518m summit is not to be underestimated.
It’s a 6.3km hike to the top, and it’s steep and strenuous, taking up to six hours to ascend and four hours to descend.
According to a top Taranaki personal trainer, preparation and training is key to how much you’ll enjoy the trip.
And there’s a difference between just being fit and being mountain fit.
