Notable viewpoint · Selwyn, Canterbury
Ben More
Ben More is a viewpoint in Selwyn, Canterbury.
Ben More: 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 Ben More
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 Ben More — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -43.35652, 171.72325. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Ben More
- Porters Pass · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~9 km · Must-see
- Korowai / Torlesse Tussocklands Park · sanctuary · Selwyn · ~9 km · Must-see
- Mount Lyndon · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~10 km · Must-see
- Castle Hill Peak · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~14 km · Must-see
- Castle Hill · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~19 km · Must-see
- Rakaia Gorge · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~22 km · Must-see
- Mount Hutt · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~26 km · Must-see
- Mount Cheeseman · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~27 km · Must-see
- Craigieburn Range · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~27 km · Must-see
- Glentunnel Chapel · church · Selwyn · ~28 km · Must-see
- Anglican Church · church · Selwyn · ~30 km · Must-see
- Gorge Hill · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~32 km · Must-see
- St John's Hall · church · Selwyn · ~32 km · Must-see
- Craigieburn Forest Park · sanctuary · Selwyn · ~42 km · Must-see
- Homebush Station · fort · Selwyn · ~43 km · Must-see
- St Joseph's Catholic Church · church · Selwyn · ~43 km · Must-see
- Mount Taylor · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~46 km · Must-see
- Sharplin Falls · waterfall · Ashburton · ~49 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Ben More
- Porters Pass · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~9 km · Must-see
- Mount Lyndon · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~10 km · Must-see
- Castle Hill Peak · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~14 km · Must-see
- Castle Hill · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~19 km · Must-see
- Rakaia Gorge · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~22 km · Must-see
- Mount Hutt · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~26 km · Must-see
- Mount Cheeseman · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~27 km · Must-see
- Craigieburn Range · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~27 km · Must-see
- Gorge Hill · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~32 km · Must-see
- Mount Taylor · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~46 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 Ben More yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Ben More?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Ben More?
Nearby: Porters Pass (viewpoint, 9 km), Korowai / Torlesse Tussocklands Park (sanctuary, 9 km), Mount Lyndon (viewpoint, 10 km), Castle Hill Peak (viewpoint, 14 km), Castle Hill (viewpoint, 19 km), Rakaia Gorge (viewpoint, 22 km).
Is Ben More worth visiting?
Ben More is listed as a notable viewpoint in Canterbury on Spotwander.