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.

Check the Kauaeranga valley map (PDF, 2,321K) for open tracks. Only open tracks are shown on this map.

Hut overview

Category

  • Category
Serviced

Bookings

  • Bookings

Bookings required

Facilities

  • Cooking
  • Heating
  • Lighting
  • Mattresses
  • Toilets - non-flush
  • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
80 bunk beds

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.

Getting there

Pinnacles Hut in the upper Kauaeranga Valley is a three hour walk from the roadend.

Tracks to the hut

Location

Topo50 map sheet: BB35
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1841123, N5897069

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $20 per night
  • Child (5 - 17 years): $10 per night
  • Infant: (0 - 4 years): free

Backcountry Hut Tickets can't be used at this hut.

Bookings

Book Pinnacles Hut online or contact the Kauaeranga Visitor Centre.

Note: A surcharge will apply for bookings made through the Kauaeranga Visitor Centre.

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
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