Kohangapiripiri
Regional Ride
Wellington, North Island
Lake Kohangapiripiri is an important ecological area, consisting of a freshwater lake and associated wetland area.
This track continues along the ridge from the point where Cameron Ridge drops down to the lake. Having rumbled along the ridge for a while, this track drops down to the Cameron Creek wetland, crossing it via a 70m long boardwalk (marked with signs warning about the deep water). The boardwalk includes a sheep-stop grill towards the western end.
Thereafter the track skirts the western lake shore except for a short, sharp climb and then descent over a ridge that juts out into the lake.
The track is generally smooth and wide, with boggy bits either bridged or filled with gravel to create a firm surface.
A short detour is available up to the Lake Kohangapiripiri lookout, as shown on the map. Inconstant Point continues up hill from the lookout sign.
It is possible – on foot only – to bypass the short, sharp climb/descent near the western end. A sheep track that goes around the shoreline can be walked fairly easily, except for the rocky point which requires a bit of scrambling.
