Pinnacles Track
Located in Putangirua Pinnacles Scenic Reserve in the Wairarapa region
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Introduction
The Pinnacles Track, Ridge Track and the streambed are closed. This is due to a large slip approximately 100 m from the carpark. It is not possible to view the Pinnacles.Dog access
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The Pinnacles Track is closed as it is unsafe.
Pinnacles Ridge Track
Distance: 1.5 km
Time: 45 minutes
For a direct route to the lookout, walk up the streambed to the junction sign and turn left onto turn left onto the Ridge Walk Track.
This track climbs steeply, when you reach sign directly to lookout, turn right to access the lookout. Return to Campsite base via same route.
For a longer walk with excellent views of Palliser Bay and Lake Onoke, continue uphill from the lookout to a bulldozed track and turn left. It returns you to the coast 300 metres from the Pinnacles Road entrance. Allow 3 to 4 hours for the return trip.
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 Track Carpark 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.
Contacts
| Wairarapa information | |
| Phone: | +64 3 546 9339 |
| Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
| About: | Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre provides visitor information for this area |
