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In and around the Pahautea Hut Pirongia 2012

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 ▶︎
This was as far as we could walk from the Bridal Veil falls entrance.

This was as far as we could walk from the Bridal Veil falls entrance.

Was a long walk but pretty much downhill all the way back. woould be a good mountain bike ride.   More ▶︎
Teuku wind Farm out by Raglan

Teuku wind Farm out by Raglan

A nice walk along a gravel road will tke high into the hills to view these wind turbines.   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 ▶︎
Pahautea Hutt 2012

Pahautea Hutt 2012

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

Karioi Track

A short walk through coastal forest to the summit of a small volcano, Mt Karioi, south of Raglan.   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 ▶︎
Mt Karioi

Mt Karioi

A GPX file of the return trip to the summit of Mt Karioi from Whaanga Rd with a short detour ...   More ▶︎
Mt Karioi Summit

Mt Karioi Summit

A Mast occupies the summit of Mt Karioi and the only flat area is this concrete helicopter pad. The views ...   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 ▶︎
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 ▶︎
Mt Karioi

Mt Karioi

As you climb Mt Karioi the ridges become narrower and more rugged. The vegitation is wind sculptured by the westerly ...   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 ▶︎
Sunrise Atop Pirongia

Sunrise Atop Pirongia

Lovely view over the Waikato   More ▶︎
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 ▶︎
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 ▶︎
Idle Meindl

Idle Meindl

An Idle moment after a long day bell track Pirongia   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 ▶︎
Sea Views from the flanks of Mt Karioi

Sea Views from the flanks of Mt Karioi

The initial climb of Mt Karioi is over pasture before you enter the internal ridges of this extinct volcano. The ...   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 ▶︎

Waikato secret spot

Big comfy rock bivy above the fishing spot somewhere in the waikato.   More ▶︎
Bridal Veil Falls

Bridal Veil Falls

This spectacular waterfall is well worth a visit. It is only a short walk from the road   More ▶︎
Bridal Veil Falls

Bridal Veil Falls

A short, very high standard walk from the road. Well worth taking as the falls are spectacular   More ▶︎