Notable viewpoint · Far North, Northland
Flat Head
Flat Head is a viewpoint in Far North, Northland.
Flat Head: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Flat Head
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Flat Head — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -34.91897, 173.56145. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Flat Head
- Waimahana Bay · beach · Northland · ~8 km · Must-see
- Doubtless Bay · beach · Northland · ~11 km · Must-see
- Karikari Peninsula · beach · Northland · ~21 km · Must-see
- Rangaunu Harbour · beach · Far North · ~33 km · Must-see
- Maungataniwha Range · viewpoint · Far North · ~38 km · Must-see
- Henderson Bay · beach · Northland · ~54 km · Must-see
- Rainbow Falls · waterfall · Far North · ~60 km · Must-see
- Māngungu Mission House · museum · Far North · ~61 km · Must-see
- St. James Church · church · Far North · ~62 km · Must-see
- Purerua Peninsula · beach · Far North · ~63 km · Must-see
- Saint John The Baptist Church · church · Far North · ~66 km · Must-see
- Te Waimate Mission Station · park · Far North · ~66 km · Must-see
- Hokianga Harbour · beach · Far North · ~67 km · Must-see
- Statue of Dame Whina Cooper · attraction · Far North · ~67 km · Must-see
- Whangapē Harbour · beach · Far North · ~67 km · Must-see
- Putahi · viewpoint · Far North · ~69 km · Must-see
- Tarahi · viewpoint · Far North · ~70 km · Must-see
- Rangihoua Bay · beach · Far North · ~70 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Flat Head
- Maungataniwha Range · viewpoint · Far North · ~38 km · Must-see
- Putahi · viewpoint · Far North · ~69 km · Must-see
- Tarahi · viewpoint · Far North · ~70 km · Must-see
- Te Puke · viewpoint · Far North · ~71 km · Must-see
- Maungaturoto · viewpoint · Far North · ~73 km · Must-see
- Kaikohe Hill · viewpoint · Far North · ~73 km · Must-see
- Pouerua · viewpoint · Far North · ~76 km · Must-see
- Maiki Hill · viewpoint · Far North · ~79 km · Must-see
- Te Raupua · viewpoint · Far North · ~84 km · Must-see
- Tauanui · viewpoint · Far North · ~87 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Flat Head yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Flat Head?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Flat Head?
Nearby: Waimahana Bay (beach, 8 km), Doubtless Bay (beach, 11 km), Karikari Peninsula (beach, 21 km), Rangaunu Harbour (beach, 33 km), Maungataniwha Range (viewpoint, 38 km), Henderson Bay (beach, 54 km).
Is Flat Head worth visiting?
Flat Head is listed as a notable viewpoint in Northland on Spotwander.