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Tall pillar like rock formations with a track leading through the centre.
Pinnacles Ridge Track

Located in Putangirua Pinnacles Scenic Reserve in the Wairarapa region

Pinnacles Ridge Track, Pinnacles Track and the stream bed are closed. This is due to a large slip approximately 100 m from the car park. It is not possible to view the Pinnacles.

Pinnacles Ridge Track and Pinnacles Track are closed as they are unsafe. 

Pinnacles Ridge Track is undergoing risk and assessment of high-risk damage. Track maintenance is underway. 

This walk is in Aorangi Forest Park which lies between Martinborough in the north and Cape Palliser in the south. It starts in Putangirua Pinnacles Scenic Reserve which is 13 km along Cape Palliser Road from the Lake Ferry turn-off, approximately one hour’s drive from Martinborough. The turn-off and campsite are 500 m past DOC's bookable Te Kopi Lodges.

Part of the Pinnacles Ridge Track car park is damaged from a washout. Stay clear of the washout edge and temporary safety barrier.

Follow the signposted tracks if accessing the river and walks.

Stream crossings are required - don't cross when flooded.

There may be rockfall in the stream bed - keep a look out.