Parakiore

Parakiore: 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 Parakiore

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.

Visiting Parakiore: tips

• Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.

How to reach Parakiore — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: -35.65910, 174.28162. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

Places to visit near Parakiore

• Hurupaki · viewpoint · Whangārei · ~3 km · Must-see
• Whangārei Falls · waterfall · Whangārei · ~7 km · Must-see
• Mair Park · park · Whangārei · ~9 km · Must-see
• Waro Limestone Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Whangārei · ~10 km · Must-see
• Hundertwasser Art Centre · museum · Whangārei · ~10 km · Must-see
• Whangārei Harbour · beach · Whangārei · ~24 km · Must-see
• Whangārei Harbour Marine Reserve · sanctuary · Whangārei · ~26 km · Must-see
• One Tree Point · beach · Whangārei · ~29 km · Must-see
• Ruapekapeka · fort · Far North · ~32 km · Must-see
• Manaia · viewpoint · Whangārei · ~35 km · Must-see
• Marsden Point · beach · Whangārei · ~35 km · Must-see
• Manaia / Bream Head · beach · Whangārei · ~44 km · Must-see
• Hikurangi · viewpoint · Far North · ~45 km · Must-see
• Uretiti Beach · beach · Northland · ~46 km · Must-see
• Bream Bay · beach · Northland · ~48 km · Must-see
• Waipu Museum · museum · Whangārei · ~49 km · Must-see
• HMNZS Pūriri · fort · Northland · ~52 km · Must-see
• Tauanui · viewpoint · Far North · ~53 km · Must-see

See everything within a day’s drive of Parakiore

Other hill stations & viewpoints near Parakiore

• Hurupaki · viewpoint · Whangārei · ~3 km · Must-see
• Manaia · viewpoint · Whangārei · ~35 km · Must-see
• Hikurangi · viewpoint · Far North · ~45 km · Must-see
• Tauanui · viewpoint · Far North · ~53 km · Must-see
• Tutamoe / Tutamoi · viewpoint · Kaipara · ~56 km · Must-see
• Pouerua · viewpoint · Far North · ~56 km · Must-see
• Maiki Hill · viewpoint · Far North · ~59 km · Must-see
• Maungaturoto · viewpoint · Far North · ~60 km · Must-see
• Te Puke · viewpoint · Far North · ~63 km · Must-see
• Tarahi · viewpoint · Far North · ~64 km · Must-see

All hill stations & viewpoints in Northland

Frequently asked