Pirongia Forest Park
| Pirongia Forest Park | |
|---|---|
Native bush in Pirongia Forest | |
| Location | North Island, New Zealand |
| Nearest town | Pirongia |
| Coordinates | 37°59′S 175°6′E / 37.983°S 175.100°E |
| Area | 16,773.4 hectares (41,448 acres) |
| Established | 1971 |
| Governing body | Department of Conservation |
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Pirongia Forest Park is a protected area 30 kilometres (19 miles) southwest of Hamilton, New Zealand. It covers 167.7 square kilometres (64.7 sq mi) across four blocks of land - Pirongia (the largest), Te Maunga O Karioi Block, and the small Mangakino Block and Te Rauamoa Block. The park encompasses Mount Pirongia west of Pirongia and Mount Karioi near the coast southwest of Raglan. Wairēinga / Bridal Veil Falls Scenic Reserve is located nearby, but is separate to Pirongia Forest Park.