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The Majestic Pinnacles
AND ITS COSY HUT FOR 80
CAFE OPEN 7 DAYS DURING SUMMER
Experience Devonshire High Tea in the
bush! Wednesday afternoons from 2pm.
Below is Crosbies Hut, a
4-6 hour trek from one of
many trails, often steep and
muddy. The hut sleeps 10.
Both huts must be booked in
advance.
Sunrise over the rugged Pinnacles as seen from the Hikuai Valley. The Pinnacles track is quite a
climb, even with the established staircases below. The suspension bridge is located near the carpark.
Left: The small building is
the Pinnacles Hut, one of the
most popular and largest in
the country. Be sure to carry
in your own water.
Kauaeranga Kauri Trail (Pinnacles Walk). This trail
starts from the carpark at the very end of the KV
road, about 9km drive beyond the Kauaeranga
Visitor Centre.
The trail leads to the Pinnacles Hut, then another
half hour hike to the summit, a combo of
walkways, stairs, and ladder rungs. Expect 3-5
hours each way, depending on the route. Search
for the term ‘Kauaeranga Kauri Trail’ for the DOC
page, which will link you to a large map with more
details. Look for videos of this hike on YouTube.
The Kauaeranga Visitor Centre will help you plan
your stay and trek. Choose to camp near the
centre or book one of the huts.
Prefer not to drive? Call into the Thames iSite to
find out about available shuttles in the area.
Photos courtesy of DOC and Pete Hall, DOC Pinnacles Hut Warden.
The building shown left is the Department of
Conservation’s Kauaeranga Visitor Centre.
The centre offers informative movies on
history and conservation, and a store selling
conservation related gifts and books. The
friendly staff provide help with camping sites
(power available for certified vehicles), tracks
and recreational information.
There are also two huts in the valley, the
Crosbies Hut and the Pinnacles Hut. The
centre can help you book your spot.
The Kauaeranga Valley Cafe is now open in
Summer every day with delicious coffee and
homemade food.
More information is available including a
downloadable guide at
phone the Visitor Centre on 07 867 9080
Summer hours: Open every day except
Christmas Day from 8.30am – 5pm.
Cafe is open from 8am.
KAUAERANGA
VISITOR CENTRE
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The Pinnacles Hut
Crosbies Hut