10 October 2026
Partly cloudy with the chance of a shower. Light winds.
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Cameron Ridge Track
Ride the grassy ridgelines of the eastern coastline for views over Lakes Kohangapiripiri and Kohangatera, and beyond the Cook Strait.
Distance
2.9 km
Walking time
1 hr 10 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
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
Wellington forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 4:55 pm
11 October 2026
Showers, clearing to fine spells early afternoon, then clouding over towards evening with drizzle on the ranges. Northerlies.
12 October 2026
Mainly fine, isolated showers at night. Northerlies.
13 October 2026
Occasional rain. Northwesterlies.
14 October 2026
Rain becoming persistent in the morning. Northwesterlies.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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About Cameron Ridge Track
This grassy track climbs through farmland to the ridge between Lake Kohangapiripiri and Lake Kohangatera . Make your way around the coastline from Eastbourne before taking in the s pectacular views of the lakes, Wellington Harbour and over to Cook Strait from the Cameron Ridge Lookout . Parts of the track are particularly steep, so be prepared for some challenging climbs. The track can also be completed as a loop around Lake Kohangapiripiri.
Essential information for Cameron Ridge Track
Be aware There are no facilities or shelter in the area. The walk or ride along the coastline is difficult in windy conditions.
Getting there for Cameron Ridge Track
Start from the end of Muritai Road/Burdan's Gate, Eastbourne. Walk or ride 8km along the coastline to the clearly signposted start of the trail. Use this location in Google Maps to find your way there. There are regular bus and ferry services to Eastbourne and the surrounding areas.
Helpful resources
We encourage you to continue gaining the skills and knowledge required for a safe trip. The NZ Mountain Safety Council has lots of free resources and information you can use. These can be accessed via www.mountainsafety.org.nz . We recommend trying these online learning tools: Trip Planning Tramping / field Skills Basic Navigation River Safety Additionally, check out the range of helpful videos available from the NZ Mountain Safety Council YouTube channel .
Dog access for Cameron Ridge Track
No
Before you walk Cameron Ridge 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.