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Sunrise Atop Pirongia

Sunrise Atop Pirongia

Sunrise Atop Pirongia

Lovely view over the Waikato   More ▶︎
Tirohanga Peak

Tirohanga Peak

Tried to climb this rock mass on Tirohanga Peak but due to me age ane the height I decided not ...   More ▶︎
Mahaukura rest.

Mahaukura rest.

After a steep climb was good to take five for a bit.   More ▶︎
Goodnight at Pahautea hut on Pirongia

Goodnight at Pahautea hut on Pirongia

A nice cosy hut to sleep in after a big tramp.   More ▶︎
Pirongia cliffs

Pirongia cliffs

As old as time itself. The old cliffs of mount pirongia have stood th test of time.   More ▶︎
Idle Meindl

Idle Meindl

An Idle moment after a long day bell track Pirongia   More ▶︎
Pirongia summit loop via Tirohanga / Mahaukura tracks

Pirongia summit loop via Tirohanga / Mahaukura tracks

Walk up one ridge and down the other, great views the whole way and rare plants too. Varible track that ...   More ▶︎
Pirongia - Bell/ Tahuanui Loop 1.5 days

Pirongia - Bell/ Tahuanui Loop 1.5 days

This is a beaut! Fresh air, lush veg and precious plants only 1.5h drive from Auckland.   More ▶︎
Pahautea Hut

Pahautea Hut

10 minutes from the summit of Mount Pirongia in the Pirongia forest park 30kms West of Hamilton Sleeps six A very ...   More ▶︎
Mount Pirongia

Mount Pirongia

A GPX file showing three of the routes up Mt Pirongia   More ▶︎
Pahautea Hut

Pahautea Hut

10 minutes from the summit of Mount Pirongia in the Pirongia forest park about 30kms West of Hamilton. Very clean ...   More ▶︎
Pahautea Hut

Pahautea Hut

On a cool morning   More ▶︎
Pirongia Summit

Pirongia Summit

The top of Pirongia is graced with a magnificent viewing platform that gets you above the bush for a 360 ...   More ▶︎
Pirongia View

Pirongia View

Looking southwest from the summit platform of Mt Pirongia (959m). The Cone (953m) is the sharp peak to the right, ...   More ▶︎
Pirongia Forest Park

Pirongia Forest Park

Two ancient volcanic cones south and west of Hamilton: Pirongia (959m), and the smaller Karioi on the coast at 756m.   More ▶︎
Pirongia summit sunset 30/03/12 from the summit.

Pirongia summit sunset 30/03/12 from the summit.

this was what the walk to Pirongia summit was all about. Fantastic Sunset.   More ▶︎
Lone Handbasin at Pahautea Hut

Lone Handbasin at Pahautea Hut

This is a nice thing to see and use way up in the hills   More ▶︎
In and around the Pahautea Hut Pirongia 2012

In and around the Pahautea Hut Pirongia 2012

The hut has a neat hand basin and toilets   More ▶︎
Pahautea Hutt 2012

Pahautea Hutt 2012

Went for a tramp up the Mahaukura Track was an awesome climb.   More ▶︎
Hihikiwi Boardwalk

Hihikiwi Boardwalk

This is a new boardwalk that goes from Pahautea Hut for about 800m to a lookout. From there a rough ...   More ▶︎
Bell Track Bog

Bell Track Bog

The tracks on Mt Pirongia are notorious for being muddy, but Bell Track would have to take the cake. This ...   More ▶︎
An eye for the Dramatic

An eye for the Dramatic

A bit of Overkill with the chains on the Mahaukura track but adds interest in high winds   More ▶︎
Mangakara Nature Walk

Mangakara Nature Walk

An easy loop track wandering through rich forest at the foot of Pirongia.   More ▶︎