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Pīhanga mountain

Pīhanga mountain

Pīhanga mountain

According to a famous story, Pīhanga was a beautiful mountain. Four mountain warriors, Tongariro, Taranaki, Tauhara and Pūtauaki fell in love with her and fought to win her affections. In the end Tongariro was the victor. Pīhanga remains a beautiful mountain today.

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