Mangakara Nature Walk (Parking)

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1. Juanro Hawley ★★★★★

   Very beautiful a fun place for a short walk

   almost 2 months ago
2. Adam Taylor ★★★★★

   Top parking and a fun walk, highly recommend, it's a fairly simple walk with no "experience" needed. I would recommend a basic level of fitness as the incline is rather steep!

   almost 7 months ago
3. vdoall ★★★★★

   This journey was a profoundly enriching experience, a symphony of nature's finest offerings. The breathtaking panorama at the summit. Along the ascent, delightful companions in the form of cheerful fantail birds and other feathered friends flitted about, lending their joyful melodies to the journey.

   almost 2 years ago

1. Benne Millrs ★★★★★

   Good easy trail that all the family can enjoy young and old. No dogs allowed, unfortunately. There is a long drop toilet at the beginning of the track. Also, parking for campervans is available with picnic tables next to each lot. Beautiful trail, with board walks designed to go around the trees. Best enjoyed with all your senses to absorb in mother nature and Mt Pirongia.

   almost 2 years ago
2. Presley Purcell ★★★★★

   Fantastic little whanau walk to take the kids on and explore nature. Has some native trees and plants to admire and signs naming them along with native birds. Nice little stream with a spot near a bridge to have a bath in the cold fresh water.

   almost 2 years ago
3. Dianne Smardon ★★★★★

   What an idyllic little bush stroll within easy access of Hamilton city. Specific plants are identified by markers with information and there is an interpretation board at the entry. Sheltered walking suitable for young children.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Trentyz ★★★★★

   RUNNERS ADVICE Incredibly preserved forest, unencumbered by practically any human intervention. Paths are basic but very well sign posted. I ran this trail up to the lookout when it was bone dry and although it was fun, I wouldn’t recommend it for running. There are many many tripping hazards lower down the trail and on higher elevations, light technical work and scrambling is required (which is awesome). In saying that, if you don’t mind a technical run with some stop/starts, then I would give this a try. Elevation gain per kilometer averages 150m, so it’s a challenging ascent. On the descent, some parts will require all hands on deck, where as others will challenge an adventurous runner who is looking to work on their downhill forest sprints. Next time I will run further

   almost 3 years ago
2. Malayalis in Newzealand ★★★★★

   Pirongia Forest Park is amazing. Walk in a dense forest feel. Calm and quiet forest environment. Safe, clean , being with family and friends will be more enjoyable.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Steven Bothwell ★★★★★

   Really nice and maintained track. From the carpark you get straight into the bush walk there's a bit of a descent to get down to the loop. The track is mainly gravel so walking shoes would be fine. Takes between 30 minutes to an hour to do the whole loop and back. Plenty of parking. Has a number of information boards about the area and plants and wildlife along the track.

   more 7 years ago

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