Notable viewpoint · Marlborough, Marlborough
Benbown
Benbown is a viewpoint in Marlborough, Marlborough.
Benbown: 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 Benbown
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 Benbown — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -41.33335, 173.58330. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Benbown
- Maungatapu · viewpoint · Marlborough · ~18 km · Must-see
- Maungatapu · viewpoint · Nelson City · ~18 km · Must-see
- Mount Richmond Forest Park · sanctuary · Marlborough · ~20 km · Must-see
- Dun Mountain · viewpoint · Marlborough · ~22 km · Must-see
- Whangamoa Valley · viewpoint · Nelson City · ~25 km · Must-see
- Dun Mountain Trail - walking · viewpoint · Nelson City · ~26 km · Must-see
- Delaware Bay · beach · Nelson · ~28 km · Must-see
- Cable Bay · beach · Nelson · ~31 km · Must-see
- Horoirangi Marine Reserve · sanctuary · Nelson · ~32 km · Must-see
- The Anglican Centre · church · Nelson City · ~32 km · Must-see
- Nelson Haven · beach · Nelson · ~32 km · Must-see
- Whisky Falls Nelson · waterfall · Nelson City · ~32 km · Must-see
- Boulder Bank · beach · Nelson · ~34 km · Must-see
- Bryant Range · viewpoint · Marlborough · ~35 km · Must-see
- Boulder Bank Lighthouse · fort · Nelson City · ~35 km · Must-see
- Arrow Rock / Fifeshire Rock · viewpoint · Nelson City · ~35 km · Must-see
- Nelson Classic Car Museum · museum · Nelson City · ~36 km · Must-see
- Tāhunanui Beach · beach · Nelson City · ~36 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Benbown
- Maungatapu · viewpoint · Marlborough · ~18 km · Must-see
- Maungatapu · viewpoint · Nelson City · ~18 km · Must-see
- Dun Mountain · viewpoint · Marlborough · ~22 km · Must-see
- Whangamoa Valley · viewpoint · Nelson City · ~25 km · Must-see
- Dun Mountain Trail - walking · viewpoint · Nelson City · ~26 km · Must-see
- Bryant Range · viewpoint · Marlborough · ~35 km · Must-see
- Arrow Rock / Fifeshire Rock · viewpoint · Nelson City · ~35 km · Must-see
- Maungakura / Red Hill · viewpoint · Marlborough · ~68 km · Must-see
- Bottle Rock · viewpoint · Marlborough · ~75 km · Must-see
- Tākaka Hill · viewpoint · Tasman · ~86 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 Benbown yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Benbown?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Benbown?
Nearby: Maungatapu (viewpoint, 18 km), Maungatapu (viewpoint, 18 km), Mount Richmond Forest Park (sanctuary, 20 km), Dun Mountain (viewpoint, 22 km), Whangamoa Valley (viewpoint, 25 km), Dun Mountain Trail - walking (viewpoint, 26 km).
Is Benbown worth visiting?
Benbown is listed as a notable viewpoint in Marlborough on Spotwander.