Trip to Pirongia maunga

Looking out to Pirongia maunga from the Mamaku
Looking out to Pirongia maunga from the Mamaku

A brief photo essay sampling various shots taken to identify types of forest fungi on a landblock bordering the slopes of Pirongia maunga. It was such a perfect day that we just kept climbing to check the awesome views from the top

A local korero gives Pirongia maunga as the place where Tuhoe-potiki met his end after falling off the side of one of the many precipices found in this rugged bush country

Some types of harore appear to glow in the dark
Some types of harore appear to glow in the dark


A large specimen of the Taringa type (aka Ganodermataceae family) in beautiful condition
A large specimen of the Taringa type (aka Ganodermataceae family) in beautiful condition

Approaching the puke ko Wharauroa
Approaching the puke ko Wharauroa

Bright blue globular fungi look like eggs that have fallen from their nest
Bright blue globular fungi look like eggs that have fallen from their nest

Large puff ball fungi (Lycoperdaceae family) in state of decay near the summit
Large puff ball fungi (Lycoperdaceae family) in state of decay near the summit

Many types of fungi bring vibrant colour to the forest
Many types of fungi bring vibrant colour to the forest

Note curving of the stalks
Note curving of the stalks

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