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Campsite

Pirongia Forest Park

Pāhautea Hut Campsite

There are camping pads next to Pāhautea Hut and a shelter provided with water, sink, bench and table.

Alerts for Pāhautea Hut Campsite

Pirongia track closures

These tracks are closed due to track damage from a severe weather event in February 2026: Bell Track Kaniwhaniwha: Kahikatea tree Mahaukura Track Wharauroa Track. This is a long-term alert. First published on 14 February 2026. Last reviewed on 6 October 2026.

Pirongia track closures

Pirongia West Road open for light vehicles

Following February storms, Pirongia West Road is now open for light vehicles only (utes and cars). Please check the website of Ōtorohanga District Council for the latest updates on roadworks. First published on 24 March 2026. Last reviewed on 30 July 2026.

Pirongia track closures

Waikato forecast

Issued 10 Oct 2026, 4:55 pm

10 October 2026

Mostly cloudy, with the odd shower. Northeasterlies.

11 October 2026

Showers, possibly heavy, clearing to fine spells in the afternoon. Periods of rain developing in the evening. Northwesterlies.

12 October 2026

Occasional rain, clearing north of Hamilton in the evening but remaining cloudy. Northerlies developing for a time in the morning and afternoon.

13 October 2026

A few showers. Northwesterlies, dying out in the evening.

14 October 2026

A few showers. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.

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