Pirongia's Mangakara Nature Walk
Short walk
Time:
1 hr return
Getting there
The end of Grey Road, Pirongia Forest Park.
Mangakara Stream
About the area
Explore Mt Karioi, Mt Pirongia or the Kaniwhaniwha Caves in Pirongia Forest Park.
Description
This outstanding nature walk features some of the best forest to be seen in Pirongia Forest Park. It meanders through an ancient forest, with large rimu, kahikatea, tawa, pukatea and kohekohe and takes you to the beautiful Mangakara Stream before looping back.
Numbered posts have been installed along the walk and the factsheet (which can be downloaded from this page) describes the points of interest at each station.
Plan and prepare
What to expect on a short walk:
- Easy walking for up to an hour
- Track is well formed, with an even surface. There may be steps or slopes
- Suitable for people of most abilities and fitness
- Stream and rivers crossings are bridged
- Walking shoes required