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NZ Walking Routes > Waikato > Te Awamutu > Ruapane Lookout (Tirohanga Track)
Ruapane Lookout (Tirohanga Track)
- Location
- The Park is near Hamilton city, and has many access points. Some access ways cross private land. Keep to marked tracks and use stiles at fences. To protect the Te Awamutu water supply, access is not encouraged in the Mangawawa catchment.
- Description
Pirongia Forest Park is known for its most widely recognised landmark, Mt Pirongia (959 metres). The Park consists of four separate blocks of land, including Mt Karioi, close to Raglan.
A steady climb from Corcoran Rd leads to Ruapane Trig. The excellent view extends across the Waikato Basin to the Kaimai Ranges.There are picnic areas at the end of both Corcoran and Grey Rds and alongside Kaniwhaniwha Stream on Karamu Limeworks Rd.
Pirongia has three free campsites; in a grassy clearing 45 minutes into the Nikau Walk (with toilets), halfway along the Bell Track (no toilets), Pahautea Hut, close to Mt Pirongia’s summit (with toilets).
You can also stay in Pirongia Forest Park Lodge which is situated at the end of Grey Rd. It is a residential outdoor education facility available for hire. For further information and bookings, contact the manager on +64 7 871 9570.
Many of Pirongia’s tracks can be muddy, especially after rain. Weather conditions can change rapidly, especially at higher altitudes. Always carry a change of clothing, wet weather gear and sufficient food to cater for any emergency.
- Duration
- 2.0 hours
- Level
- Hard
- Amenities
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- Birds
- Camping
- Carpark
- Fishing
- Historical
- Lookouts
- Plant Life
- Tramping
- Source
- www.doc.govt.nz
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