Notable viewpoint · Rangitīkei, Manawatū-Whanganui
Puherua
Puherua is a viewpoint in Rangitīkei, Manawatū-Whanganui.
Puherua: 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 Puherua
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 Puherua — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -39.70000, 175.88083. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Puherua
- Paengaroa Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Rangitīkei · ~19 km · Must-see
- Te Atua Mahuru · viewpoint · Rangitīkei · ~32 km · Must-see
- Maropea · viewpoint · Rangitīkei · ~32 km · Must-see
- Ruahine Forest Park · sanctuary · Manawatū · ~34 km · Must-see
- Ruahine Range · viewpoint · Manawatū · ~37 km · Must-see
- Te Onetapu / Rangipo Desert · beach · Ruapehu · ~50 km · Must-see
- Abbey of our Lady of the Southern Star · church · Tararua · ~67 km · Must-see
- Mount Ruapehu · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~67 km · Must-see
- Kaimanawa Mountains · viewpoint · Rangitīkei · ~72 km · Must-see
- Kaweka Forest Park · sanctuary · Hastings · ~73 km · Must-see
- Waimarino Baptist Church · church · Ruapehu · ~75 km · Must-see
- Dannevirke Domain · park · Central Hawke's Bay · ~75 km · Must-see
- Dannevirke Domain · park · Tararua · ~75 km · Must-see
- Torere Recreation Reserve · sanctuary · Rangitīkei · ~4 km
- Omatane Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Rangitīkei · ~5 km
- Orangitoea · viewpoint · Rangitīkei · ~6 km
- Mount Baker · viewpoint · Rangitīkei · ~6 km
- Puke Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Rangitīkei · ~6 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Puherua
- Te Atua Mahuru · viewpoint · Rangitīkei · ~32 km · Must-see
- Maropea · viewpoint · Rangitīkei · ~32 km · Must-see
- Ruahine Range · viewpoint · Manawatū · ~37 km · Must-see
- Mount Ruapehu · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~67 km · Must-see
- Kaimanawa Mountains · viewpoint · Rangitīkei · ~72 km · Must-see
- Wharite Peak · viewpoint · Tararua · ~77 km · Must-see
- Kaweka Range · viewpoint · Hastings · ~78 km · Must-see
- Kaweka · viewpoint · Hastings · ~79 km · Must-see
- Mount Ngauruhoe · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~80 km · Must-see
- Hauhungatahi · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~80 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Puherua?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Puherua?
Nearby: Paengaroa Scenic Reserve (sanctuary, 19 km), Te Atua Mahuru (viewpoint, 32 km), Maropea (viewpoint, 32 km), Ruahine Forest Park (sanctuary, 34 km), Ruahine Range (viewpoint, 37 km), Te Onetapu / Rangipo Desert (beach, 50 km).
Is Puherua worth visiting?
Puherua is listed as a notable viewpoint in Manawatū-Whanganui on Spotwander.