New Zealand Mountain layers on the trail up to 'The Pinnacles'

Coromandel is known for its dense vegetation and high humidity, which makes many tropical plants bloom and turns the paths along the walk into a dense crisp green.

The Pinnacles is the top of it with great views in this lush green forest and all the way to the ocean.

**On your way up to the top there are several good views into the south mountain layers even to Kaitarakihi Summit, if the weather is good. Use the marked point for a rest and some nice shots before you go further up to the top for sunrise.

Use a telezoom-lens for minimalistic mountain layer shots like this one. I took that photo with a 100-500mm lens.

This 13,8 km out-and-back trail with 771 meter of elevation is a moderate hike and requires a medium level of fitness. Well maintained sections can sometimes be slippery, if there was rain the previous day or during the day.

The last 200 meters is a bit more difficult, cause you have some ladders for steeper sections.

You also can stay in the Pinnacle Hut, wich is the biggest in New Zealand with 80 bunk. You need to reserve the hut before you go. The department of conversation as a professional homepage with all important informations: https://www.doc.govt.nz/