A moderate 2.5 hour point-to-point walk between Wainuiomata and Days Bay.
Main Ridge Track is a 5.6-km point-to-point route connecting Wainuiomata Hill and Days Bay in Eastbourne. This moderately difficult track takes around 2.5 hours to complete, with the direction you choose impacting your experience. Starting from the summit of Wainuiomata Road, which sits about 210 meters above sea level, the track ascends further through lush podocarp and beech forests until reaching the Lowry Trig Lookout at 373 metres above sea level. There is a bench offers a rest spot and scenic views through the trees. The track then follows the Main Ridge before descending to the coastal area of Days Bay. If you do the track in reverse, then the track is harder as you have to climb your way up to Wainuiomata Road. There is a car park near the start of the walk at Wainuiomata Hill, but unless you return from where you started, you will need to organise transport at the other end of the track to get back to your car.
