The Pinnacles - Coromandel Forest

The Pinnacles -Kauaeranga Valley / Coromandel Forest

It is one of the must do’s offering spectacular views of the Coromandel Peninsula from the Pinnacles lookout (759 m). The stunning hike to the base of the craggy Pinnacles traverses through groves of nikau palms, huge rata trees, and across streams and swing bridges. Crossing the streams, you can imagine the roar of huge torrents of water and logs rushing past as the kauri dams upstream were released sending thousands of huge kauri logs downstream towards Thames.

Meet at pinnacles car park- end Kauaeranga Valley Road @ 9.45 AM

Introductions, meet & greet.

Start Hike: 10.00 AM

Basic plan: Car Park – Webb Creek – Pinnacles – Billy Goat – Car Park

The Pinnacles loop- day hike. Going up via Webb Creek back via Billygoat Walk, back to car park between 5 and 6 pm.

We will move at a pace averaging 3 kms per hour. Short breaks (5 mins) every 5kms, 20 minutes lunch break at the hut. 10 minutes at the summit lookout in small groups. Fast hikers get a longer lunch break :) but it is important to wait and regroup at all intersections/junctions.

THIS HIKE IS FOR EXPERIENCED HIKERS ONLY. Please check the track details as it involves and is not limited to; stream crossing, extremely narrow tracks, rock face and plenty of steep steps.

Hike duration is 7 to 7.5 hrs total time including breaks.

Distance: around 15 km

Difficulty rating: 3.5

Recommended Items to carry but not limited to:

• Enough food and drink for duration of trip (at least 2 litre water)
• Layered clothing suitable for current weather conditions and cold temperatures
• Footwear suitable for rough tramping tracks
• Sun and rain protection
• Plastic bags for muddy footwear
• Extra clothing and footwear to change into after hike
• Food
• First-aid items
• Clean footwear