10 October 2026
Partly cloudy with the chance of a shower. Light winds.
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Howard Road Track
Climb towards the top of Mount Lowry and stop off at two lookouts along the way.
Distance
1.2 km
Walking time
45 min
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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Howard Road Track on the map
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About Howard Road Track
Walking through native bush to the main ridge , the Howard Road Track is a steep walk leading to panoramic views over the Wellington Harbour . Along the way two lookout points provide plenty of opportunities to stop and take a break whilst enjoying the view. The first lookout point is just 500m from the bottom of the track, and only 10m off the main track. The second is located just 100m from the top of the track and is just a short walk along a flat section. At the top of the trail you can return along the same route or continue along Mount Lowry Track. You can also make a loop by including Cheviot Road Track and Ngaumatau Road.
Getting there for Howard Road Track
The trail starts at the end of Howard Road, next to two large water tanks. It ends at the intersection with Mount Lowry, 600m from Wainuiomata Road. 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 Howard Road Track
Yes (on lead)
Before you walk Howard 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.