Matariki public holiday

The Mt Heale hut can be accessed via a handful of tracks in the Aotea Conservation Park, which leads you through a kauri forest, across boardwalks, and to the ...

For more helpful guidance and free resources for planning an outdoor adventure, head to NZ Mountain Safety Council. The hut is set in tussock country surrounded by small hills great for exploring for panoramic views. Planning and preparation is especially important here as Taranaki Maunga is known for high winds, very fast-changing weather, total cloud cover and freezing conditions at any time of the year. The tramp to Pinnacles Hut on the Kauaeranga Kauri Trail is one of Aotearoa’s most popular, particularly with young families and first-time trampers. This two- to three-day tramp offers the best of the Taranaki region. Known for its incredible sunrises, this hut is an amazing viewpoint for stargazing.