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Wildlife and adventure opportunities:

Wild Life:Eel, Riroriro (Grey Warbler), Piropiro (Tomtits), Pirairaka (Fantail), Ruru (Morepork), Silvereye, Kotare (Kingfisher), Kahu (Australasian Harrier), Popokatea (Whitehead), Titipounamu (Rifleman), Pihoihoi (New Zealand Pipit), Kereru, Tui, Korimako (Bellbird), Karearea (New Zealand Falcon), Kaka, Giant Kokopu, Short-jawed Kokupu, Banded Kokopu, Bully, Freshwater Crayfish, Lamprey, Long-finned Eel, Short-finned Eel, Glowworm and Gecko Adventure:Hunting, Fishing, Picnicking, Hiking, Swimming, Tramping, Camping, Bird Watching and Walking

Where is Pirongia Forest Park:

Region:The Park is centred around the Pirongia mountain. Location:Otorohanga district, Waikato region, New Zealand

When & how to get to Pirongia Forest Park:

Best Time to Visit:01-Nov to 30-Apr Getting There:From Otorohanga take State Highway 31 towards Kawhia, and the turn-off to Pirongia is about 15 kilometres further on. Nearest Town: Te Awamutu Nearest Airport:Hamilton Nearest Railway Station:Otorohanga

Where to stay (Lodges/Guest Houses/Camps/Resorts/Hotels):

Accommodation:Pirongia has three free campsites: [1] in a grassy clearing 45 minutes into the Nikau Walk (with toilets) [2] halfway along the Bell Track (no toilets) [3] at 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.

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Climate & Weather conditions:

Temp: 8 c to 18 c Rainfall: 2400 cm Altitude:959 m

Other details about Pirongia Forest Park:

Established:1971 Area:170 sq km Language:English and Maori

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