Pahautea Hut via Ruapane-Mahaukura loop, Pirongia Forest Park

September 2018

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September 2018

The modern Pahautea Hut is perched on the summit ridge.
Dominating the western skyline of the Waikato, Pirongia Mountain offers excellent views, rich forest, challenging terrain and a bunk for the night. Nestled in the summit ridge of the mountain, staying at Pahautea Hut is the best way to experience this colossus and the Ruapane-Mahaukura loop is a great way to get there. From the […]
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