Wharauroa Track
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Forecast point: Mt Pirongia (959m) · 2.2km away
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Climb up Mount Pirongia to the Wharauroa Lookout for some of the best views of Hamilton, Te Awamutu and the surrounding landscape.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Description
The track crosses private farmland from O’Shea Road car park so please keep to the marked track and use stiles. The bush edge is reached after 30 min and then there is a steep climb up a tawa-covered spur to Wharauroa Lookout (850 m) and the junction with Mahaukura Track.
Another 30 minutes along Mahaukura Track is Mahaukura Lookout (902 m) which has views south toward the King Country.
Getting there
The start of the track is 6.7 km north of Pirongia. Leave Pirongia on Baffin Street. Turn right into O'Shea Road and follow this to the end.
The start of the track is marked with a sign.
Know before you go
Pack everything on the day hike packing list, including a waterproof raincoat, warm clothes and spare food.
Because of poorly drained soils, the tracks can be very muddy and slippery, especially after rain. We recommend sturdy shoes with good grip.
Check the Pirongia Mountain weather forecast – NIWA website
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track