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

A 27.0 km long-distance challenge suited to experienced hikers. Most complete it in around 6 hours and 1 minutes.

This is a point-to-point route, running from one location to another. Plan ahead for return transport, or consider reversing the route on your way back. 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.