11 October 2026
Cloudy periods. Showers clearing early afternoon, then the odd shower returning at night. Westerlies.
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1 / 3Coromandel Forest Park
Rangihau Track
This track descends from Pinnacles Hut to Rangihau Road end.
Distance
10.3 km
Walking time
6 hr one way
Difficulty
Advanced
Dogs
Not allowed
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
No active alerts found. Conditions can still change, so check again before leaving.
Weather outlook
Coromandel Peninsula forecast
Issued 11 Oct 2026, 4:35 pm
12 October 2026
Rain, possibly heavy, easing late afternoon, then clearing in the evening but remaining mostly cloudy. Westerlies.
13 October 2026
Mostly cloudy with isolated showers, clearing to fine in the morning. Southwesterlies, turning northwesterly before dawn.
14 October 2026
A few showers clearing to fine in the afternoon. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
15 October 2026
Rain easing to isolated showers and fine breaks in the afternoon. Northerlies, turning westerly in the morning.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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Rangihau Track on the map
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Essential preparation for Rangihau Track
Read the reviews below If you've walked this track before, please leave a track review and photos below. Get ready to go Use the Land Safety Code to help you plan, prepare, and stay safe on your trip. Choose the right trip for you - Learn about the route and make sure you have the skills for it. Understand the weather - It can change fast. Check the forecast and change your plans if needed. Pack warm clothes and extra food - Prepare for bad weather and an unexpected night out. Share your plans and take ways to get help - Telling a trusted person your trip details and taking a distress beacon can save your life. Take care of yourself and each other - Eat, drink and rest, stick with your group and make decisions together.
Dog access for Rangihau Track
No dogs.
Before you walk Rangihau Track
Track information, access and weather can change. Confirm current alerts and land-manager information close to departure, tell someone your plans, and carry equipment appropriate for the route and conditions.