This 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 …
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Mar 10, 2024
We 9 friends did this hiking on 5/6 feb this (2024) year. Review: To the Hut: Started @ 5:30 in the evening, It took 2:30hr to reach till hut. Lot many stairs!! First half has bit more I felt. Se… Full review by Kuldip R
Jan 26, 2024
This is a beautiful walk but be prepared for lots of uneven rocky steps! The last climb to the viewing platform involves two sturdy ladders and then rings to pull yourself up… it would be challenging… Full review by miriamferg
Jun 28, 2022
Wide variety of trees however didn’t get to appreciate all of them due to looking at my feet the entire time. Would absolutely advise sticking with your group as we became very separated. The top was… Full review by Gavinmunncbc
Is it worth doing the full Billygoat circuit as part of the Pinnacles walk, ie coming down from the Pinnacles turning left on to the track on the "Billygoat basin" side? Or should we just come down the same route? Our schedule is tight so we're wondering if it's worth spending an extra hour exploring the whole circuit. Thanks.
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Thanks for your question. Yes we absolutely think it is worth it. There are some cool features on the Billy Goat track that is different to the one going up. It took a little bit longer …
Thanks for your question. Yes we absolutely think it is worth it. There are some cool features on the Billy Goat track that is different to the one going up. It took a little bit longer coming down because of the weather but on a nice day it would have knocked 15 - 20 mins coming down but well worth it!
i have booked a bed in pinnacles hut to stay a night and watch sunrise, what is the best time to start the trail up? do i need any guide to go up? the trail is clear enough to go alone?
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There is a car park but be aware that security is not guaranteed so be sensible about what you leave in your vehicle. The hut is equipped with mattresses and the kitchen has gas …
There is a car park but be aware that security is not guaranteed so be sensible about what you leave in your vehicle. The hut is equipped with mattresses and the kitchen has gas cookers and some cooking utensils. You will need your own bedding and food. Make sure you have a good raincoat.
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