Notable viewpoint · Gough Island, Saint Helena
South Peak
South Peak is a viewpoint in Gough Island, Saint Helena.
South 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 South 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 South Peak — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -40.33838, -9.90852. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near South Peak
- Gough Island · river spot · Gough Island · ~5 km · Must-see
- Green Hill · viewpoint · Gough Island · ~2 km
- West Rowett · viewpoint · Gough Island · ~2 km
- Mount Rowett · viewpoint · Gough Island · ~2 km
- Hag's Tooth · viewpoint · Gough Island · ~3 km
- North Rowett · viewpoint · Gough Island · ~3 km
- Haulround Point · beach · ~3 km
- Quest Bay · beach · ~3 km
- Commodore · river spot · Gough Island · ~3 km
- Luff Islet · river spot · Gough Island · ~3 km
- Crane Point · viewpoint · ~3 km
- Kern Crag · viewpoint · Gough Island · ~3 km
- Luff Point · beach · ~4 km
- South East Point · beach · ~4 km
- Admiral · river spot · Gough Island · ~4 km
- Repetto Bay · beach · ~4 km
- Saddle Island · river spot · Gough Island · ~4 km
- Richmond Hill · viewpoint · Gough Island · ~4 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near South Peak
- Green Hill · viewpoint · Gough Island · ~2 km
- West Rowett · viewpoint · Gough Island · ~2 km
- Mount Rowett · viewpoint · Gough Island · ~2 km
- Hag's Tooth · viewpoint · Gough Island · ~3 km
- North Rowett · viewpoint · Gough Island · ~3 km
- Crane Point · viewpoint · ~3 km
- Kern Crag · viewpoint · Gough Island · ~3 km
- Richmond Hill · viewpoint · Gough Island · ~4 km
- Edinburgh Peak · viewpoint · Gough Island · ~6 km
- Tavistock Crag · viewpoint · Gough Island · ~7 km
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for South Peak yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit South 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 South Peak?
Nearby: Gough Island (river spot, 5 km), Green Hill (viewpoint, 2 km), West Rowett (viewpoint, 2 km), Mount Rowett (viewpoint, 2 km), Hag's Tooth (viewpoint, 3 km), North Rowett (viewpoint, 3 km).
Is South Peak worth visiting?
South Peak is listed as a notable viewpoint in Saint Helena on Spotwander.