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.Image gallery
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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
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
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Kauaeranga Valley tramping tracks
Located in Coromandel Forest Park and Kauaeranga ValleyFind out about the tramping tracks in the Kauaeranga Valley area.DurationDifficulty 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.Duration 1 - 2 daysDifficulty Intermediate
Location
Topo50 map sheet: BB35
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1841123, N5897069
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Child (5 - 17 years): $7:50 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 |
| Full office details | |