Notable viewpoint · New Plymouth, Taranaki
Mount Roa
Mount Roa is a viewpoint in New Plymouth, Taranaki.
Mount Roa: 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 Mount Roa
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 Mount Roa — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -38.82328, 174.72929. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Mount Roa
- Parininihi Marine Reserve · sanctuary · Taranaki · ~23 km · Must-see
- North Taranaki Bight · beach · Taranaki · ~43 km · Must-see
- North Taranaki Bight · beach · Taranaki · ~55 km · Must-see
- Herangi Range · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~57 km · Must-see
- Te Rewa Rewa Bridge · attraction · New Plymouth · ~73 km · Must-see
- Matemateaonga Range · viewpoint · Whanganui · ~74 km · Must-see
- Coastal Walkway · trek · Taranaki · ~74 km · Must-see
- Hutiwai · viewpoint · New Plymouth · ~6 km
- Parikino · viewpoint · New Plymouth · ~7 km
- Kotare · viewpoint · New Plymouth · ~7 km
- Matapeka Falls · waterfall · New Plymouth · ~8 km
- Ruru · viewpoint · New Plymouth · ~8 km
- Kotare Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · New Plymouth · ~9 km
- Kaka · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~11 km
- Kotuku · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~12 km
- Waitaraiti · viewpoint · Stratford · ~13 km
- Tawariki · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~14 km
- Pou Tehia Historic Reserve · sanctuary · New Plymouth · ~14 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Mount Roa
- Herangi Range · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~57 km · Must-see
- Matemateaonga Range · viewpoint · Whanganui · ~74 km · Must-see
- Castle Craig · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~78 km · Must-see
- Kaitake Range · viewpoint · New Plymouth · ~95 km · Must-see
- Pouākai Range · viewpoint · New Plymouth · ~96 km · Must-see
- Hauhungatahi · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~96 km · Must-see
- Taranaki Maunga · viewpoint · Stratford · ~97 km · Must-see
- Pureora Forest Park · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~98 km · Must-see
- Rangitoto Range · viewpoint · Ōtorohanga · ~99 km · Must-see
- Mount Ngauruhoe · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~108 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 Mount Roa yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Mount Roa?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Mount Roa?
Nearby: Parininihi Marine Reserve (sanctuary, 23 km), North Taranaki Bight (beach, 43 km), North Taranaki Bight (beach, 55 km), Herangi Range (viewpoint, 57 km), Te Rewa Rewa Bridge (attraction, 73 km), Matemateaonga Range (viewpoint, 74 km).
Is Mount Roa worth visiting?
Mount Roa is listed as a notable viewpoint in Taranaki on Spotwander.