Notable viewpoint · Tasman, Tasman
2nd Basin
2nd Basin is a viewpoint in Tasman, Tasman.
2nd Basin: 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 2nd Basin
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 2nd Basin — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -41.85047, 172.79575. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near 2nd Basin
- Mount Robert · viewpoint · Tasman · ~3 km · Must-see
- Angelus Peak · viewpoint · Tasman · ~10 km · Must-see
- Travers-Sabine Circuit · trek · Tasman · ~10 km · Must-see
- Saint Arnaud Range · viewpoint · Tasman · ~13 km · Must-see
- Mount Cupola · viewpoint · Tasman · ~20 km · Must-see
- Braeburn Range · viewpoint · Tasman · ~24 km · Must-see
- Mount Franklin · viewpoint · Tasman · ~30 km · Must-see
- Nelson Lakes National Park · sanctuary · Tasman · ~31 km · Must-see
- Hope Saddle Lookout · viewpoint · Tasman · ~32 km · Must-see
- Maungakura / Red Hill · viewpoint · Marlborough · ~41 km · Must-see
- Island Saddle · viewpoint · Tasman · ~45 km · Must-see
- Mount Owen · viewpoint · Tasman · ~49 km · Must-see
- Wards Pass · viewpoint · Tasman · ~53 km · Must-see
- Spenser Mountains · viewpoint · Tasman · ~56 km · Must-see
- St John's Church (Anglican) · church · Tasman · ~67 km · Must-see
- Ernest Rutherford Memorial, Brightwater · attraction · Tasman · ~73 km · Must-see
- Dillon Cone · viewpoint · Marlborough · ~73 km · Must-see
- Christie Ridge · viewpoint · Tasman · ~1 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near 2nd Basin
- Mount Robert · viewpoint · Tasman · ~3 km · Must-see
- Angelus Peak · viewpoint · Tasman · ~10 km · Must-see
- Saint Arnaud Range · viewpoint · Tasman · ~13 km · Must-see
- Mount Cupola · viewpoint · Tasman · ~20 km · Must-see
- Braeburn Range · viewpoint · Tasman · ~24 km · Must-see
- Mount Franklin · viewpoint · Tasman · ~30 km · Must-see
- Hope Saddle Lookout · viewpoint · Tasman · ~32 km · Must-see
- Maungakura / Red Hill · viewpoint · Marlborough · ~41 km · Must-see
- Island Saddle · viewpoint · Tasman · ~45 km · Must-see
- Mount Owen · viewpoint · Tasman · ~49 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 2nd Basin yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit 2nd Basin?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near 2nd Basin?
Nearby: Mount Robert (viewpoint, 3 km), Angelus Peak (viewpoint, 10 km), Travers-Sabine Circuit (trek, 10 km), Saint Arnaud Range (viewpoint, 13 km), Mount Cupola (viewpoint, 20 km), Braeburn Range (viewpoint, 24 km).
Is 2nd Basin worth visiting?
2nd Basin is listed as a notable viewpoint in Tasman on Spotwander.