Cameron Valley Track
Located in Makarora area and Mount Aspiring National Park in the Otago region
Introduction
Starting at the Cameron Creek car park enjoy a good day's tramp ending at the 4-bunk Cameron Hut.The Cameron Valley’s entrance is a spectacular gorge with towering bluffs and a cascading waterfall.
The track starts from the Cameron Creek car-park and climbs up through a series of small bluffs before sidling around above the gorge - some parts are steep and exposed.
After the gorge the track traverses across a large unstable slip to the river - one of several slips in this valley. This is about two hours from the car park.
After crossing the river the track re-enters the forest and continues to the south branch before coming out on a grassy river flat. The track is not marked across the flat. Cameron Hut is on the true left at the southern end of the flat.
Adverse weather
The weather can change rapidly in New Zealand. Hypothermia is a real risk even in summer. Be prepared by having warm, waterproof, windproof clothing and the appropriate footwear. Whiteout conditions caused by snow or low cloud may be present. Check the Mount Aspiring National Park weather forecast – NIWA website.
Stay safe when crossing rivers
If you plan to cross unbridged rivers, know how to cross safely and be prepared for if you cannot cross.
Do not cross if the river is flooded, you cannot find safe entry and exit points or are unsure it’s safe. Turn back or wait for the river to drop - which often takes a few hours after rain.
Avalanche risk
This area has terrain that can produce avalanches that cross the track, usually from May into November. View avalanche information.
No visitor centre in Makarora
Contact the Awarua/Haast or Tititea/Mount Aspiring National Park visitor centres instead.
Stay safe in the outdoors
- Take the right gear for your trip: Walking and tramping gear lists.
- Tell a trusted person your plans and when to raise the alarm if you haven’t returned. Send them the information directly, or use the Outdoor Intentions form or Plan My Walk.
- Follow the five essential steps of the Land Safety Code.
Contacts
| Tititea / Mount Aspiring National Park Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | 0272696871 |
| Fax: | 03 4437660 |
| Email: | wanakavc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
1 Ballantyne Road Wanaka 9305 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 93 Wanaka 9343 |
| Full office details | |