Notable viewpoint · Upper Hutt City, Wellington
Cannon Point
Cannon Point is a viewpoint in Upper Hutt City, Wellington.
Cannon Point: 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 Cannon Point
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 Cannon Point — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -41.10336, 175.07294. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Cannon Point
- Totara Park · park · Upper Hutt City · ~1 km · Must-see
- The Blockhouse · church · Upper Hutt City · ~4 km · Must-see
- Mangaroa · fort · Upper Hutt City · ~5 km · Must-see
- St John's Anglican Church · church · Upper Hutt City · ~5 km · Must-see
- Moonshine Park · park · Upper Hutt City · ~5 km · Must-see
- Hutt Valley · viewpoint · Upper Hutt City · ~10 km · Must-see
- Akatarawa Valley · viewpoint · Upper Hutt City · ~15 km · Must-see
- Christ Church · church · Lower Hutt City · ~16 km · Must-see
- Saint Alban's Anglican Church - Pauatahanui · church · Porirua City · ~16 km · Must-see
- Remutaka Rail Trail · viewpoint · South Wairarapa · ~17 km · Must-see
- Pāuatahanui Wildlife Reserve · sanctuary · Porirua City · ~17 km · Must-see
- Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour · beach · Porirua City · ~21 km · Must-see
- Belmont Regional Park · sanctuary · Lower Hutt City · ~21 km · Must-see
- Remutaka Forest Park · sanctuary · South Wairarapa · ~22 km · Must-see
- Te Whiti Riser · trek · Lower Hutt City · ~22 km · Must-see
- Remutaka Range · viewpoint · Lower Hutt City · ~23 km · Must-see
- Whitireia Park · sanctuary · Porirua City · ~23 km · Must-see
- Raumati Marine Gardens · park · Kāpiti Coast · ~28 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Cannon Point
- Hutt Valley · viewpoint · Upper Hutt City · ~10 km · Must-see
- Akatarawa Valley · viewpoint · Upper Hutt City · ~15 km · Must-see
- Remutaka Rail Trail · viewpoint · South Wairarapa · ~17 km · Must-see
- Remutaka Range · viewpoint · Lower Hutt City · ~23 km · Must-see
- Rangituhi / Colonial Knob · viewpoint · Porirua City · ~29 km · Must-see
- Mount Hector · viewpoint · South Wairarapa · ~30 km · Must-see
- Mount Matthews · viewpoint · South Wairarapa · ~35 km · Must-see
- Kaukau · viewpoint · Wellington City · ~36 km · Must-see
- Mount Crawford · viewpoint · Wellington City · ~37 km · Must-see
- Mount Victoria · viewpoint · Wellington City · ~40 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 Cannon Point yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Cannon Point?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Cannon Point?
Nearby: Totara Park (park, 1 km), The Blockhouse (church, 4 km), Mangaroa (fort, 5 km), St John's Anglican Church (church, 5 km), Moonshine Park (park, 5 km), Hutt Valley (viewpoint, 10 km).
Is Cannon Point worth visiting?
Cannon Point is listed as a notable viewpoint in Wellington on Spotwander.