Local favourite viewpoint · Waitomo, Waikato

Pitone

Pitone is a viewpoint in Waitomo, Waikato.

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Pitone: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Pitone

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Pitone — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: -38.62950, 174.62864. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

Places to visit near Pitone

Herangi Range · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~32 km · Must-see
Parininihi Marine Reserve · sanctuary · Taranaki · ~34 km · Must-see
North Taranaki Bight · beach · Taranaki · ~42 km · Must-see
North Taranaki Bight · beach · Taranaki · ~54 km · Must-see
Castle Craig · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~54 km · Must-see
Gardner's Gut · cave · Waitomo · ~70 km · Must-see
Aranui Cave · cave · Waitomo · ~71 km · Must-see
Te Kuiti Bible Church · church · Waitomo · ~71 km · Must-see
Waitomo Caves Scenic Reserve · cave · Waitomo · ~73 km · Must-see
Waitomo Express Train · fort · Waitomo · ~75 km · Must-see
Awakino Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Waitomo · ~4 km
Manganui · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~4 km
Mount Brookes · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~4 km
Pukewhero · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~9 km
Ounutae · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~9 km
Mokau Museum and Gallery · museum · New Plymouth · ~10 km
Mokau Museum · museum · Waitomo · ~10 km
Awakino Gorge · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~10 km

See everything within a day’s drive of Pitone

Other hill stations & viewpoints near Pitone

Herangi Range · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~32 km · Must-see
Castle Craig · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~54 km · Must-see
Rangitoto Range · viewpoint · Ōtorohanga · ~94 km · Must-see
Pureora Forest Park · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~102 km · Must-see
Pirongia · viewpoint · Ōtorohanga · ~102 km · Must-see
Matemateaonga Range · viewpoint · Whanganui · ~102 km · Must-see
Kaitake Range · viewpoint · New Plymouth · ~103 km · Must-see
Kakepuku · viewpoint · Waipā · ~104 km · Must-see
Pouākai Range · viewpoint · New Plymouth · ~107 km · Must-see
Mount Karioi · viewpoint · Waikato · ~108 km · Must-see

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Frequently asked

How is the weather and view today?

No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Pitone yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

What is the best time to visit Pitone?

October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

What are the places to visit near Pitone?

Nearby: Herangi Range (viewpoint, 32 km), Parininihi Marine Reserve (sanctuary, 34 km), North Taranaki Bight (beach, 42 km), North Taranaki Bight (beach, 54 km), Castle Craig (viewpoint, 54 km), Gardner's Gut (cave, 70 km).