Mountains Putangirua Pinnacles, New Zealand North Island


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When I landed in New Zealand in April 2023, I had one thing on my mind - hiking. It had been a while since I had been out in the mountains and I was longing for that cloud nine feeling. Thankfully, New Zealand offers some of the best hiking in the world. One of the first hikes I did was the Pinnacles Hut hike.


Putangirua Pinnacles Walk (New Zealand) Tips + Photos

Of the many popular historic trails in the forested foothills of the valley, the Pinnacles walk rates as one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most popular overnighters, with an 80-bed DOC hut often booked out well in advance. If you're heading to The Coromandel for a holiday make sure you add The Pinnacles to your must do list. Where to Find Us


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Dave Fisher | Kauaeranga Kauri Trail (Pinnacles Walk) Located in Coromandel Forest Park and Kauaeranga Valley in the Coromandel region Book online View saved (0) This popular walk leads to Pinnacles Hut, and on to the summit of the Pinnacles with spectacular views of the Coromandel Peninsula. It can be completed as a day or overnight walk.


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The Putangirua Pinnacles are one of the most fascinating geological formations in New Zealand North Island. It is one of the best examples of badlands erosion in the country. It allows you to travel back in time in Earth history. And you are able to walk in the middle of those giant earth pillars!


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Pinnacles Walk Coromandel New Zealand Watch on Kauaeranga Valley Camping Kauaeranga Valley camping has are eight DOC campsites, all for slightly different purposes. Some are directly on the Kauaeranga River, which makes them perfect for swimming, while other campsites have mountain bike trails or tramping and walking routes starting from theirs.


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The Pinnacles is a long day hike or overnight backpacking trip in the Coromandel Forest Park, on the Coromandel Peninsula on the North Island of New Zealand. It is highly recommended as a trek for visitors or locals, and I chose to complete this as a day hike. ABOVE: Location of the Pinnacles trek on the North Island of New Zealand


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Putangirua Pinnacles also known simply as The Pinnacles, are a geological formation and one of New Zealand's best examples of badlands erosion. They consist of a large number of earth pillars or hoodoos located at the head of a valley in the Aorangi Ranges, on the North Island of New Zealand, in the Wellington region.


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The Pinnacles, The Coromandel By Destination Coromandel Kauaeranga Kauri Trail Itinerary Located upriver from Thames in the stunning Kaueranga Valley, The Pinnacles Walk follows an original packhorse track constructed in the early 1900s for transporting natural resources through lush forest. Day 1 Kauaeranga Roadend > Pinnacles Hut


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Description Waypoints (1) Facilities Getting There This is one of the most popular overnight walks with epic sunsets and sunrises, but it can also be done as a day walk. It leads to the Pinnacles summit via the Pinnacles Hut (the largest Doc hut in the country) and offers a stunning 360-degree view of the Coromandel Peninsula.


Mountains Putangirua Pinnacles, New Zealand North Island

Parks & recreation Places to go Wairarapa Putangirua Pinnacles Scenic Reserve Pinnacles Track Pinnacles Track Image: Jaime Apolonio | Creative Commons Pinnacles Track Located in Putangirua Pinnacles Scenic Reserve in the Wairarapa region Alert: No access to Putangirua Pinnacles View saved (0)


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Written By Laura Jopson Looking for a hike that's a good introduction to overnight hiking and hut stays, with incredible views to boot? The Pinnacles Walk in the Coromandel is one of the best short overnight hikes in New Zealand, famous for its stunning sunsets and sunrises atop the rocky peak.


Putangirua Pinnacles Walk (New Zealand) Tips + Photos

1 hr 50 mins from Wairarapa GRADE: EASY You don't have to travel far to find yourself in another world. The Putangirua Pinnacles are just an hour's drive from Martinborough. Around seven million years ago, the Aorangi Range was an island. As the mountains eroded, scree and gravel were washed down to the coast, where they formed a sedimentary layer.


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Pinnacles Loop via Pinnacles Track. Discover this 4.5-mile loop trail near Featherston, Wellington. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 20 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.


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The Pinnacles Walk, also known as the Kauaeranga Kauri Trail, is one of my all-time favourite overnight hikes and one of the most popular walks in the North Island of New Zealand. The Pinnacles Hut is a fabulous serviced 80-bed lodging making it the largest Department of Conservation (DOC) hut in New Zealand. The Pinnacles.


The Putangirua Pinnacles, New Zealand

Putangirua Pinnacles Putangirua Pinnacles Scenic Reserve Located in the Wairarapa region View saved (0) Discover earth pillar formations that are some of the best in New Zealand. Camp nearby and explore the surrounding coastal area. Find things to do and places to stay Putangirua Pinnacles Scenic Reserve Sorry an error has occurred Expand all


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The Pinnacles Hut is one of New Zealand's most popular DoC huts, with a large amount of beds and a spacious communal area. Here are some of the key features that you will find around the hut: 80 bunk beds (split into two bunkrooms). 3 chemical long drops (no stench or major issues with mosquitoes).