Pinnacles walk (Kauaeranga Kauri Trail)

The track follows an old packhorse route used by the kauri bushmen, climbing up to Pinnacles Hut in about three hours. From the hut a final ladder-and-stair section reaches the summit and a 360-degree view across the peninsula. Many people do it as a day walk, others stay at the hut.

Good to know

• Start early, it's a long day
• The final climb has ladders and steep drops
• Cookson Kauri Walk is a better pick in poor weather
• Clean boots to protect the kauri

Best time

Dry weekday morning

Getting there

Gravel road beyond the visitor centre to the road end, then a 3 hour walk to the hut

Vehicles

Fine in any car

Dogs

No dogs

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.