Notable viewpoint · Stratford, Manawatū-Whanganui
Pouatu
Pouatu is a viewpoint in Stratford, Manawatū-Whanganui.
Pouatu: 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 Pouatu
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 Pouatu — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -39.03497, 174.83790. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Pouatu
- Parininihi Marine Reserve · sanctuary · Taranaki · ~42 km · Must-see
- Matemateaonga Range · viewpoint · Whanganui · ~43 km · Must-see
- Whanganui National Park · sanctuary · Ruapehu · ~45 km · Must-see
- Tīeke · fort · Ruapehu · ~45 km · Must-see
- North Taranaki Bight · beach · Taranaki · ~52 km · Must-see
- Raurimu Spiral · attraction · Ruapehu · ~62 km · Must-see
- Last Spike Memorial · fort · Ruapehu · ~68 km · Must-see
- Hauhungatahi · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~71 km · Must-see
- Waimarino Baptist Church · church · Ruapehu · ~72 km · Must-see
- Tahorapāroa Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Stratford · ~5 km
- Waikauwia · viewpoint · Stratford · ~5 km
- Waingarara · viewpoint · Stratford · ~5 km
- Omapu · viewpoint · Stratford · ~5 km
- Tāngarākau Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Stratford · ~6 km
- Pukemiro · viewpoint · Stratford · ~7 km
- Whitianga · viewpoint · Stratford · ~8 km
- Rimuputa · viewpoint · Stratford · ~9 km
- Kohura Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Stratford · ~10 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Pouatu
- Matemateaonga Range · viewpoint · Whanganui · ~43 km · Must-see
- Hauhungatahi · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~71 km · Must-see
- Mount Ruapehu · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~85 km · Must-see
- Herangi Range · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~86 km · Must-see
- Mount Ngauruhoe · viewpoint · Ruapehu · ~87 km · Must-see
- Taranaki Maunga · viewpoint · Stratford · ~91 km · Must-see
- Pouākai Range · viewpoint · New Plymouth · ~92 km · Must-see
- Kaitake Range · viewpoint · New Plymouth · ~96 km · Must-see
- Pihanga · viewpoint · Taupō · ~100 km · Must-see
- Pureora Forest Park · viewpoint · Waitomo · ~103 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Pouatu?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Pouatu?
Nearby: Parininihi Marine Reserve (sanctuary, 42 km), Matemateaonga Range (viewpoint, 43 km), Whanganui National Park (sanctuary, 45 km), Tīeke (fort, 45 km), North Taranaki Bight (beach, 52 km), Raurimu Spiral (attraction, 62 km).
Is Pouatu worth visiting?
Pouatu is listed as a notable viewpoint in Manawatū-Whanganui on Spotwander.