Pirongia Forest Park

Several tracks radiate from the summit of Pirongia, offering a few choices of day or overnight trips. The landscape is entirely forested, with some pretty areas of podocarp forest. The country's tallest kahikatea tree (66.5m) is found within the forest. The forest is also home to the rare Dactylanthus parasitic plant.

Karioi is a worthwhile walk, with two tracks climbing to its summit, and splendid views along the coastline.