10 October 2026
Partly cloudy with the chance of a shower. Light winds.
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Cheviot Road Track
A steep one-hour walk through mature native bush, with views over Lowry Bay.
Distance
1.3 km
Walking time
1 hr
Difficulty
Easy
Dogs
On-lead only
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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Cheviot Road Track on the map
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About Cheviot Road Track
Spectacular view s over Lowry Bay makes this steep walking track worth the effort. Winding its way through mature native forest the track is well shaded from the sun but about 300m from the summit the forest gives way to open views. From the top of the trail, you can choose to travel a further 250m to the intersection with Mount Lowry Track. You can also include this track in a loop with Point Howard and Ngaumatau .
Essential information for Cheviot Road Track
Be mindful of loose gravel when descending.
Getting there for Cheviot Road Track
The trail starts from the end of Cheviot Road in Lowry Bay. It ends at an intersection near the top of Howard Road Track. There are regular bus and ferry services to Eastbourne and the surrounding areas. Use this location in Google Maps to find your way there.
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 Cheviot Road Track
Yes (on lead)
Before you walk Cheviot Road 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.