Notable viewpoint · Hastings, Hawke's Bay
Pōtae
Pōtae is a viewpoint in Hastings, Hawke's Bay.
Pōtae: 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 Pōtae
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 Pōtae — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -39.64850, 176.16520. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Pōtae
- Te Atua Mahuru · viewpoint · Rangitīkei · ~9 km · Must-see
- Maropea · viewpoint · Rangitīkei · ~13 km · Must-see
- Ruahine Forest Park · sanctuary · Manawatū · ~34 km · Must-see
- Ruahine Range · viewpoint · Manawatū · ~38 km · Must-see
- Paengaroa Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Rangitīkei · ~48 km · Must-see
- Kaweka Forest Park · sanctuary · Hastings · ~50 km · Must-see
- Kaweka Range · viewpoint · Hastings · ~55 km · Must-see
- Kaweka · viewpoint · Hastings · ~56 km · Must-see
- Abbey of our Lady of the Southern Star · church · Tararua · ~60 km · Must-see
- Te Onetapu / Rangipo Desert · beach · Ruapehu · ~64 km · Must-see
- Pekapeka Regional Park · park · Hastings · ~66 km · Must-see
- Kaimanawa Mountains · viewpoint · Rangitīkei · ~68 km · Must-see
- Cornwall Park · park · Hastings · ~73 km · Must-see
- Kōhinerākau / Kohinurākau · viewpoint · Hastings · ~73 km · Must-see
- Te Rakaunuiakura · viewpoint · Rangitīkei · ~4 km
- Colenso Lake / Kōkopunui · lake · Rangitīkei · ~4 km
- Rangiwhakamataku / Te Rangiwhakamatuku · viewpoint · Rangitīkei · ~4 km
- Makirikiri Tarns · lake · Rangitīkei · ~5 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Pōtae
- Te Atua Mahuru · viewpoint · Rangitīkei · ~9 km · Must-see
- Maropea · viewpoint · Rangitīkei · ~13 km · Must-see
- Ruahine Range · viewpoint · Manawatū · ~38 km · Must-see
- Kaweka Range · viewpoint · Hastings · ~55 km · Must-see
- Kaweka · viewpoint · Hastings · ~56 km · Must-see
- Kaimanawa Mountains · viewpoint · Rangitīkei · ~68 km · Must-see
- Kōhinerākau / Kohinurākau · viewpoint · Hastings · ~73 km · Must-see
- Te Mata Peak · viewpoint · Hastings · ~80 km · Must-see
- Mount Ruapehu · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~82 km · Must-see
- Mount Ngauruhoe · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~89 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Pōtae?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Pōtae?
Nearby: Te Atua Mahuru (viewpoint, 9 km), Maropea (viewpoint, 13 km), Ruahine Forest Park (sanctuary, 34 km), Ruahine Range (viewpoint, 38 km), Paengaroa Scenic Reserve (sanctuary, 48 km), Kaweka Forest Park (sanctuary, 50 km).
Is Pōtae worth visiting?
Pōtae is listed as a notable viewpoint in Hawke's Bay on Spotwander.