Notable viewpoint · Gisborne, Gisborne
Eclipse Rock
Eclipse Rock is a viewpoint in Gisborne, Gisborne.
Eclipse Rock: 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 Eclipse Rock
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 Eclipse Rock — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -37.82503, 178.46867. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Eclipse Rock
- St. Mary's War Memorial Church · church · Gisborne · ~8 km · Must-see
- Whakarua Park · park · Gisborne · ~18 km · Must-see
- East Cape Lighthouse · beach · Gisborne · ~21 km · Must-see
- Akuaku · fort · Gisborne · ~26 km · Must-see
- Raukūmara · viewpoint · Gisborne · ~39 km · Must-see
- Hikurangi · viewpoint · Gisborne · ~47 km · Must-see
- Anaura Bay · beach · Gisborne · ~59 km · Must-see
- Raukūmara Range · viewpoint · Ōpōtiki · ~64 km · Must-see
- Raukūmara Conservation Park · sanctuary · Ōpōtiki · ~67 km · Must-see
- Tihirau / Cape Runaway · beach · Bay of Plenty · ~67 km · Must-see
- Papatea Bay · beach · Bay of Plenty · ~72 km · Must-see
- Whakariki Point · beach · Gisborne · ~2 km
- Te Wharau Beach · beach · Gisborne · ~2 km
- Te Upokoohinepaki Point · beach · Gisborne · ~3 km
- Whakaumu · viewpoint · Gisborne · ~3 km
- Kurutau · viewpoint · Gisborne · ~5 km
- Te Pōhue · viewpoint · Gisborne · ~7 km
- Mangatūtaekurī · viewpoint · Gisborne · ~9 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Eclipse Rock
- Raukūmara · viewpoint · Gisborne · ~39 km · Must-see
- Hikurangi · viewpoint · Gisborne · ~47 km · Must-see
- Raukūmara Range · viewpoint · Ōpōtiki · ~64 km · Must-see
- Arowhana · viewpoint · Gisborne · ~77 km · Must-see
- Maungahaumi / Maungahaumia · viewpoint · Gisborne · ~110 km · Must-see
- Titirangi · viewpoint · Gisborne · ~128 km · Must-see
- Whakaumu · viewpoint · Gisborne · ~3 km
- Kurutau · viewpoint · Gisborne · ~5 km
- Te Pōhue · viewpoint · Gisborne · ~7 km
- Mangatūtaekurī · viewpoint · Gisborne · ~9 km
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Eclipse Rock yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Eclipse Rock?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Eclipse Rock?
Nearby: St. Mary's War Memorial Church (church, 8 km), Whakarua Park (park, 18 km), East Cape Lighthouse (beach, 21 km), Akuaku (fort, 26 km), Raukūmara (viewpoint, 39 km), Hikurangi (viewpoint, 47 km).
Is Eclipse Rock worth visiting?
Eclipse Rock is listed as a notable viewpoint in Gisborne on Spotwander.