Inglewood

Stop off at Inglewood before you venture into the Egmont National Park. You can pick up provisions and ask about hiking and climbing safety.

The country town of Inglewood is well positioned as a provisioning base for expeditions into the Egmont National Park. As well as a range of essential shops, the town has some unique places of interest – a toy museum and a hands-on wildlife park where you can pat possums, llama, rabbits, pigs and other furry and hairy beasts. For a pleasant picnic, find Everett Park Scenic Reserve just northeast of Inglewood – it has swimming holes and a glow worm cave in a native forest setting.
Functional facts: Approx. population3100, Department of Conservation Visitor Centre, limited accommodation.