Notable viewpoint · Nelson City, Nelson
Drumduan
Horoirangi / Drumduan
Drumduan is a viewpoint in Nelson City, Nelson.
Drumduan: 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 Drumduan
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 Drumduan — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -41.18417, 173.39793. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Drumduan
- Horoirangi Marine Reserve · sanctuary · Nelson · ~4 km · Must-see
- Cable Bay · beach · Nelson · ~4 km · Must-see
- Delaware Bay · beach · Nelson · ~8 km · Must-see
- Whangamoa Valley · viewpoint · Nelson City · ~12 km · Must-see
- Nelson Haven · beach · Nelson · ~12 km · Must-see
- Boulder Bank · beach · Nelson · ~13 km · Must-see
- The Anglican Centre · church · Nelson City · ~17 km · Must-see
- Boulder Bank Lighthouse · fort · Nelson City · ~17 km · Must-see
- Whisky Falls Nelson · waterfall · Nelson City · ~17 km · Must-see
- Maungatapu · viewpoint · Nelson City · ~19 km · Must-see
- Arrow Rock / Fifeshire Rock · viewpoint · Nelson City · ~19 km · Must-see
- Maungatapu · viewpoint · Marlborough · ~19 km · Must-see
- Dun Mountain Trail - walking · viewpoint · Nelson City · ~20 km · Must-see
- Tāhunanui Beach · beach · Nelson City · ~21 km · Must-see
- Dun Mountain · viewpoint · Marlborough · ~22 km · Must-see
- Nelson Classic Car Museum · museum · Nelson City · ~23 km · Must-see
- Waimea Inlet · beach · Tasman · ~30 km · Must-see
- Croisilles Harbour · beach · Marlborough · ~32 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Drumduan
- Whangamoa Valley · viewpoint · Nelson City · ~12 km · Must-see
- Maungatapu · viewpoint · Nelson City · ~19 km · Must-see
- Arrow Rock / Fifeshire Rock · viewpoint · Nelson City · ~19 km · Must-see
- Maungatapu · viewpoint · Marlborough · ~19 km · Must-see
- Dun Mountain Trail - walking · viewpoint · Nelson City · ~20 km · Must-see
- Dun Mountain · viewpoint · Marlborough · ~22 km · Must-see
- Bryant Range · viewpoint · Marlborough · ~38 km · Must-see
- Tākaka Hill · viewpoint · Tasman · ~60 km · Must-see
- Maungakura / Red Hill · viewpoint · Marlborough · ~71 km · Must-see
- Wharepapa / Arthur Range · viewpoint · Tasman · ~72 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 Drumduan yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Drumduan?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Drumduan?
Nearby: Horoirangi Marine Reserve (sanctuary, 4 km), Cable Bay (beach, 4 km), Delaware Bay (beach, 8 km), Whangamoa Valley (viewpoint, 12 km), Nelson Haven (beach, 12 km), Boulder Bank (beach, 13 km).
Is Drumduan worth visiting?
Drumduan is listed as a notable viewpoint in Nelson on Spotwander.