Hiking New Zealand's Mount Taranaki

New Zealand is an outdoor enthusiasts dream come true. Not only are there amazing mountains to climb, but there is plenty of rugged wilderness to explore, and whitewater to run. Mountain Zone gives us a glimpse of one such wilderness area in their article on hiking around Mount Taranaki , a remote volcano known for heavy rainfall, and greatly varied terrain. I wonder if they ran into any hobbits on their trek.