CampgroundHidden gem
Putangirua Pinnacles campsite
Palliser Bay, Wellington
Basic camp at the start of the track to eerie clay pinnacles, the Return of the King filming spot.
- Booking
- No need to book
A gravel road leads from Palliser Bay to a stream-side campsite. The walk up the gorge to the pinnacles takes around an hour each way. Wild coastline and few visitors.
Good to know
- Gravel road, drive slowly in a campervan
- Weather can turn fast, check forecasts
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
Facilities
- Toilets
Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.
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