Vicky's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Otorohanga Kiwi House and Native Bird Park
20 Alex Telfer DrOnly 20 minutesdrive from Pirongia
This is a lovelyway to experiencie the New Zealand bush and to learn about and see the native birds free from the dangers of predators. 30 minutes from Pirongia.
Sanctuary Mountain
99 Tari RoadThis is a lovelyway to experiencie the New Zealand bush and to learn about and see the native birds free from the dangers of predators. 30 minutes from Pirongia.
The caves area is 30 minutes drivefrom Pirongia There are many different tour groups andbrochureson them are available in the guest folder.
142 locals recommend
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
39 Waitomo Village RdThe caves area is 30 minutes drivefrom Pirongia There are many different tour groups andbrochureson them are available in the guest folder.
This is a must for fans of Tolkein's books, or the Lord of the Rings movies. An hour's drive from Pirongia
161 locals recommend
Hobbiton Movie Set station
501 Buckland RdThis is a must for fans of Tolkein's books, or the Lord of the Rings movies. An hour's drive from Pirongia
This is a lovely small town on the west coast. an hour from Pirongia , with black sand beaches. Great surf beach. Best fish and chips at the wharf!
107 locals recommend
Raglan
This is a lovely small town on the west coast. an hour from Pirongia , with black sand beaches. Great surf beach. Best fish and chips at the wharf!
Sightseeing
Easily reached when you are visiting Waitomo. This is DOC ( Department of Conservation) land and is free. Easy walk from the parking area to the falls.
18 locals recommend
Marakopa Falls
Easily reached when you are visiting Waitomo. This is DOC ( Department of Conservation) land and is free. Easy walk from the parking area to the falls.
Raglan is the best place to be if you are into surfing. A cool little town and an easy hours drive from Pirongia
13 locals recommend
Raglan Surf Company
7 Wainui RdRaglan is the best place to be if you are into surfing. A cool little town and an easy hours drive from Pirongia
Kawhia is around 45 minutes away. Tiny settlement with black sand beaches. Ocean beach has Te Puia springs- a spot to dig for hot water 2 hours either side of low tide.
Kawhia
Kawhia is around 45 minutes away. Tiny settlement with black sand beaches. Ocean beach has Te Puia springs- a spot to dig for hot water 2 hours either side of low tide.