Notable viewpoint · West Coast, Tasmania

White Needle

White Needle is a viewpoint in West Coast, Tasmania.

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White Needle: 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 White Needle

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 White Needle — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -42.27859, 145.85806. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit White Needle?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near White Needle?

    Nearby: Frenchmans Cap (viewpoint, 3 km), Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park (sanctuary, 28 km), Mount Darwin (viewpoint, 28 km), King William I. (viewpoint, 30 km), Lake Burbury (lake, 30 km), Mount Jukes (viewpoint, 32 km).

    Is White Needle worth visiting?

    White Needle is listed as a notable viewpoint in Tasmania on Spotwander.