It would be an understatement if I say Mount Taranaki is one of the most perfectly coned mountains you will ever see. Because, trust me, I felt like it was exactly how we drew pictures of mountains when we were little. Built as a result of volcanic eruptions god knows when, yes it’s that old, it has not erupted since 1775. But, volcanologists still term it as dormant rather than “extinct.” This mountain has earned the reputation of the most climbed mountain in New Zealand. If you’re not the adventurous type, you can take a leisurely stroll through the canopy of fairytale forests, waterfalls and mossy swamps.