Notable viewpoint · Timaru, Canterbury
Devils Peak
Devils Peak is a viewpoint in Timaru, Canterbury.
Devils Peak: 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 Devils Peak
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 Devils Peak — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -43.97803, 171.00130. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Devils Peak
- Tarahaoa / Mount Peel · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~24 km · Must-see
- Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Mackenzie · ~28 km · Must-see
- Fox Peak · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~29 km · Must-see
- The Church of the Holy Innocents · church · Timaru · ~31 km · Must-see
- Rangitata Gorge · viewpoint · Timaru · ~37 km · Must-see
- Burkes Pass · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~43 km · Must-see
- Mount Harper · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~45 km · Must-see
- Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park · sanctuary · Timaru · ~48 km · Must-see
- Church of the Good Shepherd · church · Mackenzie · ~52 km · Must-see
- Church of the Good Shepherd · church · Central Otago · ~52 km · Must-see
- Mount John Observatory · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~54 km · Must-see
- The Thumbs · viewpoint · Timaru · ~60 km · Must-see
- Mount Sunday · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~61 km · Must-see
- Mount Somers · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~62 km · Must-see
- St Mary's Church · church · Timaru · ~63 km · Must-see
- South Canterbury Museum · museum · Timaru · ~63 km · Must-see
- Achilles Peak · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~63 km · Must-see
- Te Manahuna · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~64 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Devils Peak
- Tarahaoa / Mount Peel · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~24 km · Must-see
- Fox Peak · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~29 km · Must-see
- Rangitata Gorge · viewpoint · Timaru · ~37 km · Must-see
- Burkes Pass · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~43 km · Must-see
- Mount Harper · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~45 km · Must-see
- Mount John Observatory · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~54 km · Must-see
- The Thumbs · viewpoint · Timaru · ~60 km · Must-see
- Mount Sunday · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~61 km · Must-see
- Mount Somers · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~62 km · Must-see
- Achilles Peak · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~63 km · Must-see
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Devils Peak yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Devils Peak?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Devils Peak?
Nearby: Tarahaoa / Mount Peel (viewpoint, 24 km), Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve (sanctuary, 28 km), Fox Peak (viewpoint, 29 km), The Church of the Holy Innocents (church, 31 km), Rangitata Gorge (viewpoint, 37 km), Burkes Pass (viewpoint, 43 km).
Is Devils Peak worth visiting?
Devils Peak is listed as a notable viewpoint in Canterbury on Spotwander.