Pinnacles Hut
Image: Sharlene Laskey | ©
Pinnacles Hut
Located in Coromandel Forest Park and Kauaeranga Valley in the Coromandel region
Introduction
This is a serviced 80-bunk hut in the Coromandel area. The hut must be booked online in advance.Highlights
Topographic map warning
Topo50 maps show tracks that have been permanently closed to prevent the spread of kauri dieback disease.
Image gallery
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![Pinnacles Hut bunkroom.]( "Pinnacles Hut bunkroom.")
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![Pinnacles Hut deck.]( "Pinnacles Hut deck.")
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![Stairs on the way up to the Pinnacles.]( "Stairs on the way up to the Pinnacles.")
Stairs on the way up to the Pinnacles
Stairs on the way up to the Pinnacles
...Image: Kathrin Marks | Creative Commons
Hut overview
Facilities
- Cooking
- Heating
- Lighting
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
About this hut
Facilities and services
- Cold shower, solar lighting, BBQ, gas cookers and a solid fuel burner.
- Limited crockery, cutlery, and cooking utensils left by past visitors available.
- A warden is present at all times.
- Water is limited and not always available. You should bring your own water for the walk of around 2 to 3 litres.
Getting there
Pinnacles Hut in the upper Kauaeranga Valley is a three hour walk from the roadend.
Tracks to the hut
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![Kauaeranga Valley tramping tracks]()
Kauaeranga Valley tramping tracks
Located in Coromandel Forest Park and Kauaeranga ValleyFind out about the tramping tracks in the Kauaeranga Valley area.1 current alertDurationDifficulty Advanced -
Kauaeranga Kauri Trail (Pinnacles Walk)
Located in Coromandel Forest Park and Kauaeranga ValleyThis 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.1 current alertDuration 1 - 2 daysDifficulty Intermediate
Location
Topo50 map sheet: BB35
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1841123, N5897069
Fees
- Adult (18 plus years) $20 per night
- Child (5 to 17 years) $10 per night
- Infant (0 to 4 years) free
Backcountry Hut Passes and Backcountry Hut Tickets can't be used at this hut.
Bookings
2020/2021 bookings
Bookings are open for stays from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021.
A $10 service fee applies to all phone, email and in-person bookings.
Your hut booking is for any bunk bed, not for a specific bunk bed - select your bunk bed on arrival.
Contacts
| Kauaeranga Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 7 867 9080 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | kauaerangavc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
995C Kauaeranga Valley Road Thames 3577 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 343 Thames 3540 |
| Full office details | |