Notable viewpoint · Southland, Southland
Lees Knob
Lees Knob is a viewpoint in Southland, Southland.
Lees Knob: 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 Lees Knob
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 Lees Knob — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -47.10368, 167.79422. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Lees Knob
- Mount Allen · viewpoint · Southland · ~3 km · Must-see
- Rakiura National Park · sanctuary · Southland · ~16 km · Must-see
- Paterson Inlet · beach · Southland · ~34 km · Must-see
- South Cape · beach · Southland · ~35 km · Must-see
- Ulva Island - Te Wharawhara Marine Reserve · sanctuary · Southland · ~38 km · Must-see
- Ulva Island · river spot · Southland · ~40 km · Must-see
- GW - 09 Rakiura Track · trek · Southland · ~42 km · Must-see
- Kairākau / Halfmoon Bay · beach · Southland · ~44 km · Must-see
- Leask Bay · beach · Southland · ~44 km · Must-see
- Moturau Moana Garden · park · Southland · ~44 km · Must-see
- Māori Beach · beach · Southland · ~44 km · Must-see
- Mount Anglem / Hananui · viewpoint · Southland · ~52 km · Must-see
- Granite Knob · viewpoint · Southland · ~1 km
- Tin Range · viewpoint · Southland · ~2 km
- Blaikies Hill · viewpoint · Southland · ~8 km
- Te Ara Kake a Haereroa · viewpoint · Southland · ~8 km
- Table Hill · viewpoint · Southland · ~10 km
- Diprose Bay · beach · Southland · ~11 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Lees Knob
- Mount Allen · viewpoint · Southland · ~3 km · Must-see
- Mount Anglem / Hananui · viewpoint · Southland · ~52 km · Must-see
- Ōhekeia / Longwood Range · viewpoint · Southland · ~121 km · Must-see
- Slope Point · viewpoint · Southland · ~129 km · Must-see
- Pukewao · viewpoint · Southland · ~129 km · Must-see
- Granite Knob · viewpoint · Southland · ~1 km
- Tin Range · viewpoint · Southland · ~2 km
- Blaikies Hill · viewpoint · Southland · ~8 km
- Te Ara Kake a Haereroa · viewpoint · Southland · ~8 km
- Table Hill · viewpoint · Southland · ~10 km
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Lees Knob yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Lees Knob?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Lees Knob?
Nearby: Mount Allen (viewpoint, 3 km), Rakiura National Park (sanctuary, 16 km), Paterson Inlet (beach, 34 km), South Cape (beach, 35 km), Ulva Island - Te Wharawhara Marine Reserve (sanctuary, 38 km), Ulva Island (river spot, 40 km).
Is Lees Knob worth visiting?
Lees Knob is listed as a notable viewpoint in Southland on Spotwander.