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Piroa Falls is a beautiful cascading waterfall about seven kilometres north-east of Maungaturoto, at the foot of the Brynderwyn Hills.
To get there, follow Gorge Road out of town to the Waipu Gorge Scenic Reserve. The metal road is well signposted to the falls and locals have added a large arrow pointing to the small car park at the start of the track.
The track is a short but steep zig-zag through the bush, down to the Ahuroa River. The path is well maintained and was built by the Maungaturoto Rotary Club, a concrete slab laid by Rotarians provides a sure-footed river crossing.
The river has a number of swimming holes along the track and is an idyllic place for a family picnic in summer. There is also a large picnic table near the falls to have lunch and listen to the sound of the cascading water.
Strategically placed rocks enable the winter walker to get to the middle of the river and take in the magnificent falls, without getting wet.
