This strange-looking place served as a movie backdrop for the "Path of Death" scene in the "Return of the King".
A fascinating place that offers many photo opportunities and is definitely worth a visit.

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October 29, 2018

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The parking / campground to Pinnacles can be easily reached by car on the Cape Paliser Road. Parking is sufficiently available in the area of the campground. The tracks lead to the base and lookout of the pinnacles, but the two hotspots can also be combined well. You should definitely have reasonable hiking boots. (Film location The Lord of the Rings) Have fun.

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Max

October 21, 2023

Hiking

Great view of Putangirua Pinnacles (Paths of the Dead).

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3. Putangirua Pinnacles — Base View – Putangirua Pinnacles Viewpoint loop from Pūtangirua Pinnacles Scenic Reserve

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Elevation 210 m

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Putangirua Pinnacles — Base View

1. Putangirua Pinnacles Viewpoint – Putangirua Pinnacles — Base View loop from Pūtangirua Pinnacles Scenic Reserve

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