New Plymouth live webcam – Taranaki volcano camera
Working, checked 4 h ago Still image · every 10 min Volcano · Official source · What camera types mean
What you are looking at
This GeoNet camera looks at Taranaki Maunga, also called Mount Taranaki, from New Plymouth on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island. GeoNet, the national monitoring service for geological hazards, is run by Earth Sciences New Zealand with the Natural Hazards Commission. Taranaki rises to 2,518 meters and is one of the most symmetrical volcanic cones in the world.
From the city, the cone fills the skyline to the south. In winter and spring it is usually capped with snow, and in late summer the upper slopes can turn almost bare. Cloud often forms around the summit, sometimes as a ring or a cap, because moist air from the Tasman Sea rises over the lone peak. Taranaki has not erupted for a few centuries, but scientists regard it as an active volcano and keep watching it. Clear mornings often give the best views, with pink light on the snow at sunrise.
New Zealand uses a Volcanic Alert Level system from 0 (no volcanic unrest) to 5 (major eruption). Levels 1 and 2 mean unrest; 3 to 5 mean eruptions. Check GeoNet for Taranaki's current level. The camera updates with a new still image about every 10 minutes.
Camera details
- Camera ID
- taranaki
- Operator
- GeoNet
- Image updates
- Every 10 min
- Video format
- Still image (JPEG)
- Position
- Approximate
- Licence
- Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand
- Data source
- GeoNet volcano cameras (New Zealand)
- Last checked
- Oct 7, 22:45 UTC (4 h ago)
- Working, last 7 days
- 100 % of checks
From the provider's own camera list and our automatic checks. Readings and details can change without notice.
Live camera in New Plymouth, New Zealand
New Plymouth is a town in New Zealand with about 90,000 people. The camera is about 26 km from the center. New Plymouth keeps Pacific/Auckland time (UTC+13 at the moment); the panel above shows the local time live.
On the map
The position is approximate.
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Questions about Taranaki volcano camera
Is Taranaki volcano camera working right now?
Yes, it is working: at our last automatic check (Oct 7, 22:45 UTC) it was sending new pictures. It is a still image, not video: a new photo arrives about every 10 minutes straight from GeoNet.
How often does this camera refresh?
About every 10 minutes, on GeoNet's schedule. The image on this page refreshes by itself while the tab is open.
Who runs this camera?
GeoNet (Earth Sciences New Zealand with the Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake) runs this camera. It is an official source. Its images are shared under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand. LiveLocation shows them straight from the source with credit. About GeoNet Watch at the source
Where is the Taranaki volcano camera camera?
It is about 26 km from the center of New Plymouth, New Zealand. Approximate coordinates: -39.30, 174.06. All cameras in New Plymouth
What is the local time at New Plymouth?
New Plymouth is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. The "Right now" panel above shows the local time live. On October 8 the sun rises at 6:49 AM and sets at 7:33 PM there.
Can I see other cameras nearby?
No other camera is within 25 km yet. The live camera radar can search up to 250 km around this spot. Open the radar here
Where can I check the alert level for this volcano?
GeoNet sets New Zealand's Volcanic Alert Levels (0 to 5) for this volcano, not LiveLocation. Check its latest volcanic activity bulletin before any trip. GeoNet volcano alerts Official camera page