The Putangirua Pinnacles are a geological formation and a good example of “Badlands” erosion. They are earth pillars or hoodoos located at the head of a valley on the south-west coast of New Zealand's North Island
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-41.45, 175.24 · rel 12118741
-41.45, 175.24 · rel 12118741
Putangirua Pinnacles
A 3,6 km loop walk in Wellington.
Loop walk
start = finish · Wellington
3,6km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
19
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
1× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
1× Attraction
1× Nature
The Pinnacles Lookout
viewpoint ·
on the route
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Paths of the Dead (LotR)
Attraction ·
272 m off route
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Putangirua Pinnacles Scenic Reserve
Nature ·
139 m off route
2,3 km
64%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Putangirua Pinnacles is 3.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Putangirua Pinnacles takes approximately 55 min to complete.
Yes, Putangirua Pinnacles is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Putangirua Pinnacles starts at Putangirua carpark.
Putangirua Pinnacles is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Putangirua Pinnacles is maintained and managed by Department of Conservation.