11 October 2026
A few showers, possibly thundery with hail about the Tararua District, clearing early evening but cloud remaining in the north. Northwesterlies.
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1 / 2Putangirua Pinnacles Scenic Reserve
Putangirua Pinnacles Campsite
Sited beside the Putangirua Stream with views of Cook Strait and a pebbly beach across the road. You can drive to the seal colony near Cape Palliser lighthouse.
Category
Standard
Booking
Required
Unpowered sites
50
Dogs
Allowed
Alerts for Putangirua Pinnacles Campsite
Putangirua Pinnacles car park closed
The car park has been significantly eroded by the recent storm event and is unsafe for vehicles. Limited parking is available before the car park barricade. Park with care and consideration. First published on 21 February 2026. Last reviewed on 3 September 2026.
Putangirua Pinnacles car park closed
The car park has been significantly eroded by the recent storm event and is unsafe for vehicles. Limited parking is available before the car park barricade. Park with care and consideration. First published on 21 February 2026. Last reviewed on 3 September 2026.
Pinnacles Ridge Track closed
Pinnacles Ridge Track is closed until further notice. A slip about three-quarters of the way up the track has made the route extremely dangerous. There is ongoing land movement, and the stream crossing is hazardous. Future inspections and discussions about reopening are in progress. First published on 3 September 2026. Last reviewed on 6 October 2026.
Putangirua Pinnacles car park closed
The car park has been significantly eroded by the recent storm event and is unsafe for vehicles. Limited parking is available before the car park barricade. Park with care and consideration. First published on 21 February 2026. Last reviewed on 3 September 2026.
Wairarapa forecast
Issued 11 Oct 2026, 4:35 pm
12 October 2026
Fine, apart from areas of early morning fog, and possible drizzle about the Tararua District before dawn. Northwesterlies, dying out in the morning.
13 October 2026
Fine apart from isolated showers. Northwesterlies.
14 October 2026
A few showers. Northwesterlies.
15 October 2026
Showers, easing for a time. Northwesterlies, turning southwesterly in the evening.
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About Putangirua Pinnacles Campsite
Sited beside the Putangirua Stream with views of Cook Strait and a pebbly beach across the road. You can drive to the seal colony near Cape Palliser lighthouse.
Dog access at Putangirua Pinnacles Campsite
Dogs on a leash only.
Facilities at Putangirua Pinnacles Campsite
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Toilets - flush
- Water from stream
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