Notable viewpoint · Waitomo, Waikato
Harihari
Harihari is a viewpoint in Waitomo, Waikato.
Harihari: 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 Harihari
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 Harihari — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -38.25209, 174.74690. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Harihari
- Castle Craig · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~7 km · Must-see
- Herangi Range · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~23 km · Must-see
- Kāwhia Harbour · beach · Ōtorohanga · ~23 km · Must-see
- Gardner's Gut · cave · Waitomo · ~36 km · Must-see
- Aranui Cave · cave · Waitomo · ~36 km · Must-see
- Waitomo Caves Scenic Reserve · cave · Waitomo · ~39 km · Must-see
- Aotea Harbour · beach · Waikato · ~40 km · Must-see
- Waitomo Express Train · fort · Waitomo · ~41 km · Must-see
- Pirongia Forest Park · sanctuary · Ōtorohanga · ~44 km · Must-see
- Te Kuiti Bible Church · church · Waitomo · ~47 km · Must-see
- The Big Apple · attraction · Waitomo · ~48 km · Must-see
- Bridal Veil Falls · waterfall · Waikato · ~50 km · Must-see
- Pirongia · viewpoint · Ōtorohanga · ~53 km · Must-see
- Mount Karioi · viewpoint · Waikato · ~54 km · Must-see
- Te Toto Gorge · viewpoint · Waikato · ~57 km · Must-see
- Toothbrush fence · attraction · Waipā · ~60 km · Must-see
- Kakepuku · viewpoint · Waipā · ~61 km · Must-see
- Alexandra Redoubt · fort · Waipā · ~61 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Harihari
- Castle Craig · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~7 km · Must-see
- Herangi Range · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~23 km · Must-see
- Pirongia · viewpoint · Ōtorohanga · ~53 km · Must-see
- Mount Karioi · viewpoint · Waikato · ~54 km · Must-see
- Te Toto Gorge · viewpoint · Waikato · ~57 km · Must-see
- Kakepuku · viewpoint · Waipā · ~61 km · Must-see
- Rangitoto Range · viewpoint · Ōtorohanga · ~75 km · Must-see
- Hākarimata Range · viewpoint · Waikato · ~95 km · Must-see
- Maungatautari · viewpoint · Waipā · ~96 km · Must-see
- Pureora Forest Park · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~98 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Harihari yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Harihari?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Harihari?
Nearby: Castle Craig (viewpoint, 7 km), Herangi Range (viewpoint, 23 km), Kāwhia Harbour (beach, 23 km), Gardner's Gut (cave, 36 km), Aranui Cave (cave, 36 km), Waitomo Caves Scenic Reserve (cave, 39 km).
Is Harihari worth visiting?
Harihari is listed as a notable viewpoint in Waikato on Spotwander.