Features
Mount Karioi
This ancient volcano rises sharply from the sea to 756 m and has spectacular views from its summit. On a fine day you can see the mounts Taranaki, Pureora, Maungamangero, Te Aroha and Pirongia and Maungatautari.
Mount Pirongia
On a clear day, Mt Pirongia's summit provides fine views of Mounts Taranaki and Ruapehu. For those wishing to stay the night near the top of the mountain, Pahautea Hut and campsites are closeby.
Kaniwhaniwha Caves
The Kaniwhaniwa Caves are two limestone caves. You can walk through the 20 m long main cave, except for a short hands-and-knees crawl. The cave is wet underfoot and torches are required. The second smaller cave is tight and narrow.
Tallest kahikatea tree
Walk along the Nikau Walk to Kaniwhaniwha Caves then follow the Bell Track to the tallest recorded kahikatea tree, a mighty 66.5 m high.
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