Hihikiwi Track
TrackWaikatoDOC data as at 20 September 2026
About this place
Hihikiwi Track is the shortest track to Pāhautea Hut and Pirongia summit. Walk to the lookout point on Mount Pirongia for one of the best vantage points over the west coast harbours. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
Nearby stops
Pahautea Hut Campsite
Backcountry • Waikato • 4.1 km
Non-powered/tent sites • Water from tap - not treated • boil before use
Pāhautea Hut
Standard • 20 bunks • Waikato • 4.2 km
Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush • Water from tap - not treated
Central Clearing Campsite
Basic • Waikato • 7.3 km
['Toilets']
Unnamed campsite
Waikato • 8.5 km
Kaniwhaniwha Campsite
Basic • Waikato • 9.6 km
Water from stream • Toilets - non-flush • Toilets
All details
- Dogs
- No Dogs
- Track type
- Tramping track
- Route
- Return via same track
- Walking time
- Overnight
- Distance
- 4.8 km to the lookout | 6.4 km one way to the summit
- Source data
- View source data
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.38.02409° S, 175.06470° E
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Sources
- DOC Tracks (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).
- DOC Tracks & Trails · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.