Notable viewpoint · Waitomo, Waikato
Pukewhero
Pukewhero is a viewpoint in Waitomo, Waikato.
Pukewhero: 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 Pukewhero
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 Pukewhero — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -38.68252, 174.67816. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Pukewhero
- Parininihi Marine Reserve · sanctuary · Taranaki · ~30 km · Must-see
- Herangi Range · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~38 km · Must-see
- North Taranaki Bight · beach · Taranaki · ~47 km · Must-see
- North Taranaki Bight · beach · Taranaki · ~51 km · Must-see
- Castle Craig · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~60 km · Must-see
- Te Kuiti Bible Church · church · Waitomo · ~72 km · Must-see
- Gardner's Gut · cave · Waitomo · ~72 km · Must-see
- Aranui Cave · cave · Waitomo · ~73 km · Must-see
- Awakino Gorge · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~4 km
- Awakino Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Waitomo · ~5 km
- Manganui · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~5 km
- Tawariki · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~6 km
- Mokau Museum and Gallery · museum · New Plymouth · ~7 km
- Mokau Museum · museum · Waitomo · ~7 km
- Mount Brookes · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~9 km
- Arorangi Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Waitomo · ~9 km
- Mokau Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Waitomo · ~11 km
- Mount Tiger · viewpoint · New Plymouth · ~12 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Pukewhero
- Herangi Range · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~38 km · Must-see
- Castle Craig · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~60 km · Must-see
- Rangitoto Range · viewpoint · Ōtorohanga · ~92 km · Must-see
- Matemateaonga Range · viewpoint · Whanganui · ~94 km · Must-see
- Pureora Forest Park · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~98 km · Must-see
- Kaitake Range · viewpoint · New Plymouth · ~102 km · Must-see
- Pouākai Range · viewpoint · New Plymouth · ~105 km · Must-see
- Kakepuku · viewpoint · Waipā · ~106 km · Must-see
- Pirongia · viewpoint · Ōtorohanga · ~106 km · Must-see
- Taranaki Maunga · viewpoint · Stratford · ~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 Pukewhero yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Pukewhero?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Pukewhero?
Nearby: Parininihi Marine Reserve (sanctuary, 30 km), Herangi Range (viewpoint, 38 km), North Taranaki Bight (beach, 47 km), North Taranaki Bight (beach, 51 km), Castle Craig (viewpoint, 60 km), Te Kuiti Bible Church (church, 72 km).
Is Pukewhero worth visiting?
Pukewhero is listed as a notable viewpoint in Waikato on Spotwander.