Notable viewpoint · Grey, West Coast
Mount Wilson
Mount Wilson is a viewpoint in Grey, West Coast.
Mount Wilson: 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 Wilson
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 Wilson — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -42.71722, 171.85810. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Mount Wilson
- Harper Pass · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~3 km · Must-see
- Arthur's Pass National Park · sanctuary · Selwyn · ~28 km · Must-see
- Mount Oates · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~34 km · Must-see
- Mount Scott · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~34 km · Must-see
- Mount Wilson · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~35 km · Must-see
- Tawhai Hill · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~36 km · Must-see
- Mount Te Kinga · viewpoint · Grey · ~37 km · Must-see
- Mount Te Kinga · sanctuary · Selwyn · ~37 km · Must-see
- Blimit · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~38 km · Must-see
- Mount Foweraker · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~39 km · Must-see
- Dobson Memorial · fort · Selwyn · ~40 km · Must-see
- Dome · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~41 km · Must-see
- Mount Williams · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~41 km · Must-see
- Arthur's Pass School (Closed) · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~44 km · Must-see
- Mount Rolleston · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~44 km · Must-see
- Avalanche Peak · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~45 km · Must-see
- Mount Bealey · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~47 km · Must-see
- Mount Guinevere · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~49 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Mount Wilson
- Harper Pass · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~3 km · Must-see
- Mount Oates · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~34 km · Must-see
- Mount Scott · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~34 km · Must-see
- Mount Wilson · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~35 km · Must-see
- Tawhai Hill · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~36 km · Must-see
- Mount Te Kinga · viewpoint · Grey · ~37 km · Must-see
- Blimit · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~38 km · Must-see
- Mount Foweraker · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~39 km · Must-see
- Dome · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~41 km · Must-see
- Mount Williams · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~41 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 Wilson yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Mount Wilson?
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 Wilson?
Nearby: Harper Pass (viewpoint, 3 km), Arthur's Pass National Park (sanctuary, 28 km), Mount Oates (viewpoint, 34 km), Mount Scott (viewpoint, 34 km), Mount Wilson (viewpoint, 35 km), Tawhai Hill (viewpoint, 36 km).
Is Mount Wilson worth visiting?
Mount Wilson is listed as a notable viewpoint in West Coast on Spotwander.