Aorangi Crossing

The route is in five stages - 4-5 hr Pinnacles carpark to Washpool Hut - 2hr 30 min Washpool Hut to Pararaki Hut - 2-3 hr Pararaki Hut to Kawakawa Hut - 2hr 30 min Kawakawa Hut to Mangatoetoe Hut - 1 hr 30 min Mangatoetoe Hut to Mangatoetoe car park

At 27.0 km, this is a challenging full-day or multi-stage hike. At an average pace, the route takes roughly 6 hours and 1 minutes to complete.

As a linear trail, this route has distinct start and end points. Return transport is worth arranging in advance unless you plan to walk back the same way. Follow the AC waymarkers throughout to stay on the official trail line.

This trail forms part of the Regional Walking Network (RWN), linking local communities and natural features across the region. Waymarking is managed at the regional level.