Cameron Lookout Walk
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Forecast point: Siberia Hut (626m) · 19.9km away
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A short climb through the bush to a viewing platform overlooking Cameron Creek.
Elevation
Cover mapped summer 2023/24.
Sampled from the national 8m elevation model. No LiDAR survey covers this route yet.
Description
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).
Getting there
The Cameron Lookout car park is located on the Haast Highway (SH6), 70 km north of Wanaka.
Know before you go
The nearest toilet facilities are located at the Cameron Flat campsite, 2.5 km south along SH6.
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.
Weather
Forecast at the start of the track