Kohangatera Lookout

Parangarahu Lakes, Wellington, New Zealand

Steep climb to a lookout over Lake Kohangatera.

Intermediate

Bike and Foot

Short but demanding climb to the summit of a prominent hill overlooking Lake Kohangatera. Although it is hard work, the effort is worthwhile because the lookout offers great views of Lake Kohangatera and its wetland.

This track connects Lake Kohanapiripiri and Lake Kohangatera, providing opportunities for doing a loop around both lakes.

From the Cameron Ridge end of Lake Kohangapiripiri drop down to lake level and then climb up a steep, grassy track to the lookout over Lake Kohangatera. From there, backtrack 40m and follow the recently added connection towards Lake Kohangatera via a very steep descent. Cross the wetland via a 100m long boardwalk.

This used to be a dead-end track, from Kohangapiripiri and back. With the addition in late 2007 of a short section of track and boardwalk across the wetland, it is now possible to circumnavigate Lake Kohangatera.

If traveling anti-clockwise around the Lake Kohangatera, you’ll have two steep climbs to complete, so probably best to go from the Cameron Ridge end.

2.18km

Double track

9 Sep 2008 by Ian

Ian