Tirohanga Track

The track starts from Corcoran Road car park and follows a formed track up steps. Nearer the top, the formed track ends and a tramping track leads up over rock to the Ruapane Trig (723 m) view point. The track traverses an undulating ridge on uneven ground before passing Tirohanga Bluff, a pinnacle of hard lava signifying its volcanic origins. The track then descends and climbs before reaching the Pirongia summit (959 m). There are climbing chains on difficult parts of the track. On a clear day look for Mount Taranaki and Mount Ruapehu in the distance. The track continues on to Pāhautea Hut and Campsite. They are 30 minutes from the summit. There is also an option for a round trip.

Tirohanga to Mahaukura round trip

Time: 8–11 hr return

km This is a popular round trip for people overnighting at Pāhautea Hut. Cross from Grey Road car park to Ruapane via the Mangakara Nature Walk and Link Track then follow the Tirohanga Track to the summit viewing tower. Return via Mahaukura Track to Grey Road. This is the easier circuit rather than doing it the other way round via Mahaukura then Tirohanga.