Places of Interest
The map shows numbered places of interest around Pirongia. Below the map you can select or browse images and information about those locations.
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The Armed Constabulary Redoubt. New Zealand's best preserved Redoubt.
Also the original site of the present Heritage Museum building.
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Pirongia West Redoubt. Military Reserve Site with an identified ground layout.
Access is from Aubin Close.
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War Memorial Public Hall, built in 1922 to commemorate World War 1 and later World War 2 soldiers.
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Originally the granary by the Waipa River.
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The roadway in front of the hotel is where King Tāwhiao declared peace.
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Moved from Pirongia School in 1978. Part of the oldest school building in the Waikato.
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Enviro Centre. Classroom moved from Pirongia School.
Now Te Whare Taiau for Pirongia Te Aroaro O Kahu Restoration Society.
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Matakitaki Pā. Famous battleground where the musket overcame the mere.
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Te Ngahere Conservation Reserve. A park layout of many native plants endemic to the Pirongia area.
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Esplanade Walk. A popular riverside trail accessible from Franklin or Crozier Streets.
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Built on Baffin Street to cross the Waipa River.
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Sports Centre. Catering for rugby, cricket, bowls, squash, tennis and netball.
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Contains a pristine, easy walking 18 holes.
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Racing Club Monument at the Golf Club. The Racing Cub was established in 1864 with the final race day in 2018.
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Alexandra Cemetary. Early settlers graves from 1873 to the present day.
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Mountain Bike Trails. Easy to expert difficulty trails.
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