Cameron Lookout Walk
WalkOtagoOpen
- Grade
- Easiest
- Walking time
- 20 min
- Distance
- 1 km
- Route
- One way
- Dogs
- No dogs
Access: read before you go
Flying a drone without a permit is strictly prohibited. Drone use on conservation land
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Getting there
We have not checked a road end or car park for this place yet, so we do not give driving directions to it. Check how to get there before you go. Some routes cross private land and need the landowner's permission.
How to get there, on doc.govt.nzThe Cameron Lookout car park is located on the Haast Highway (SH6), 70 km north of Wanaka.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map and tracks
Track lines: DOC Te Papa Atawhai. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 44.15583° S, 169.30452° E
About this place
A short climb through the bush to a viewing platform overlooking Cameron Creek.
The route
This short walk takes you up 50 m in elevation through silver beech forest to a platform overlooking Cameron Creek, with good views down the Makarora Valley towards Mount Birnam. Beyond the viewing platform, fit and experienced trampers can continue on the rougher Cameron Valley Track (5 hr one-way).
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Know before you go
No visitor centre in Makarora
Contact the Awarua/Haast or Tititea/Mount Aspiring National Park visitor centres instead.
No drones
Flying a drone without a permit is strictly prohibited. Drone use on conservation land
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Joins these tracks
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
Cameron Flat Campsite
Standard • Otago • 1.5 km
Cameron Flat Campsite is a standard campsite located in the Wanaka and Makarora area of Otago. It sits near the Makarora River and offers access to nearby…
Non-powered/tent sites • Shelter for cooking • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Cameron Hut
Standard • 4 bunks • Otago • 4.9 km
Cameron Hut is a standard four-bunk hut located in the Wanaka and Makarora area of Otago.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Makarora Camping
Otago • 10.3 km
Makarora Hut
Standard • 4 bunks • Otago • 11.2 km
Makarora Hut is a standard four-bunk hut located in the Wanaka/Makarora area of Otago.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Brewster Hut
Serviced Alpine • 12 bunks • West Coast • 11.5 km
Brewster Hut is a serviced alpine 12 bunk hut located in the South Westland area. You need to book online before you go to stay at this hut over the summer…
Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Walks nearby
Blue Pools Track
Easiest • 1 hr 30 min return • 3.2 km • 2.16 km away
Blue Valley Track
Advanced • 2-3 hr one way to Camp Flat • 2.5 km to Camp Flat • 3.54 km away
Young River Link Track
Intermediate • 3 -4 hr • 14 km • 4.1 km away
Bridle Track
Easy • 1 hr 30 min one way • 3.5 km • 5.02 km away
Makarora Track
Advanced • 7 hr one way • 10.5 km from the road bridge • 6.63 km away
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Sources
- DOC Tracks (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).
- DOC Tracks & Trails · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.