Skirting the cliffs of Tirohanga is otherworldly. Photo: Alistair Hall

Pahautea Hut via Ruapane, Pirongia Forest Park

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An adventurous track that includes chains to clamber up and old-growth native forest.

From the Grey Road car park, the Mangakara Nature Walk leads through a gorgeous old-growth forest with many interpretive panels pointing out a selection of flora, including rimu, tawa and kahikatea. It’s an easy introduction to the trip.  At Mangakara Stream (the last water source before the hut) the Link Track is joined, and this […]
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