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Useful links

www.mtpirongia.org.nz/

Family friendly walks ​

HamiltonWaikato.com

Waikato Section of Te-Ara Online Encyclopedia of NZ 

Pirongia Mountain Bike Club

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Mt Pirongia Restoration Society

 Pirongia Heritage and Visitors Centre​

Te Awamutu Information Centre ​ (i-Site)

Dept of Conservation

Pirongia School
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Pirongia Combined Sports Club

Pirongia Golf Course

Pirongia Trails Brochure
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​Useful resources

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Day Walks of Waikato and Ki​ng Country, by Sonia Frimmell
This book provides clear, concise and informative descriptions of walks throughout this large area and is illustrated with maps and photographs. The guide is written for visitors as well as residents and offers: an introduction to the region's geology, forests and history; walks divided into sections with maps and interesting overviews; grades of difficulty, completion times, access details, track notes and points of interest.
View the book here

Mount Pirongia*
The Pirongia Forest Park booklet is published by Pirongia Te Aroaro o Kahu Restoration Society whose focus is the ecological restoration of the mountain.  The booklet is attractive, informative and useful and includes sections on history, Maori folklore, walking tracks, a map and information about wildlife - both native wildlife and also introduced pests.

Historic Alexandra*
The Historic Alexandra booklet is a guide to historic sites in Pirongia Village. This booklet is published by the The Pirongia Heritage and Information Centre and includes interesting historical information about the settlement of Alexandra (later renamed Pirongia). The booklet is illustrated with old maps and photos. Details of 37 sites of historical interest in the village are included along with a map showing their location.

*available from the The Pirongia Heritage and Information Centre 
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  • Home
  • Explore the Village
    • Explore the History and Culture
    • Explore Whats On: Calendar/Social media >
      • Eat
      • Stay
      • Play >
        • Artists >
          • Our artwork
        • Pirongia Blues Festival
        • Shop
    • Map
  • Explore the Mountain
    • Useful links
    • Together We Climb
  • Community Association
    • Community Hall
    • Community Projects
    • Constitution and Vision statement
  • The Village Messenger
    • About Explore Pirongia