Notable viewpoint · Chatham Islands Territory, Southland
The Den
The Den is a viewpoint in Chatham Islands Territory, Southland.
The Den: 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 The Den
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 The Den — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -44.25046, -176.23575. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near The Den
- Pitt Island (Rangiauria) · river spot · Chatham Islands Territory · ~6 km · Must-see
- Cape Fournier · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~30 km · Must-see
- Tuku Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Chatham Islands Territory · ~45 km · Must-see
- Hanson Bay · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~52 km · Must-see
- Te Whanga Lagoon · lake · Chatham Islands Territory · ~62 km · Must-see
- Hāpūpū / J M Barker Historic Reserve · sanctuary · Chatham Islands Territory · ~63 km · Must-see
- Petre Bay · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~65 km · Must-see
- Okawa Point · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~67 km · Must-see
- Matarakau · viewpoint · Chatham Islands Territory · ~72 km · Must-see
- Kaingaroa Harbour · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~72 km · Must-see
- Pebbly Beach · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~2 km
- Waihere Bay · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~2 km
- Morgans Hollow · viewpoint · Chatham Islands Territory · ~4 km
- Motutapu Point · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~4 km
- Tarawhenua Point · beach · Chatham Islands Territory · ~4 km
- Rabbit Island · river spot · Chatham Islands Territory · ~5 km
- Waipāua Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Chatham Islands Territory · ~6 km
- Kokope · river spot · Chatham Islands Territory · ~6 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near The Den
- Matarakau · viewpoint · Chatham Islands Territory · ~72 km · Must-see
- Morgans Hollow · viewpoint · Chatham Islands Territory · ~4 km
- Hapua Hill · viewpoint · Chatham Islands Territory · ~7 km
- Murumuru · viewpoint · Chatham Islands Territory · ~14 km
- Rangatira · viewpoint · Chatham Islands Territory · ~15 km
- Kapangatakahu · viewpoint · Chatham Islands Territory · ~48 km
- Te Whata · viewpoint · Chatham Islands Territory · ~53 km
- Kahunene · viewpoint · Chatham Islands Territory · ~54 km
- Tikitiki Hill · viewpoint · Chatham Islands Territory · ~54 km
- Kōrako · viewpoint · Chatham Islands Territory · ~75 km
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for The Den yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit The Den?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near The Den?
Nearby: Pitt Island (Rangiauria) (river spot, 6 km), Cape Fournier (beach, 30 km), Tuku Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 45 km), Hanson Bay (beach, 52 km), Te Whanga Lagoon (lake, 62 km), Hāpūpū / J M Barker Historic Reserve (sanctuary, 63 km).
Is The Den worth visiting?
The Den is listed as a notable viewpoint in Southland on Spotwander.