Notable viewpoint · Central Otago, Otago
Hawkdun Range
Hawkdun Range is a viewpoint in Central Otago, Otago.
Hawkdun Range: 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 Hawkdun Range
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 Hawkdun Range — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -44.75051, 169.97575. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Hawkdun Range
- Oteake Conservation Park · sanctuary · Waitaki · ~14 km · Must-see
- Clay Cliffs · attraction · Waitaki · ~38 km · Must-see
- Lindis Pass Scenic Reserve · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~41 km · Must-see
- Danseys Pass Recreation Reserve · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~44 km · Must-see
- Benmore Peak · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~48 km · Must-see
- Poolburn Gorge workers' camp · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~48 km · Must-see
- Ida Valley · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~54 km · Must-see
- Dunstan Mountains · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~57 km · Must-see
- Kakanui Mountains · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~67 km · Must-see
- Elephant Rocks · attraction · Waitaki · ~70 km · Must-see
- Ben Ohau Range · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~72 km · Must-see
- Ahuriri Conservation Park · sanctuary · Waitaki · ~73 km · Must-see
- Short Spur · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~13 km
- Tunnel Hill · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~14 km
- Round Hills · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~14 km
- Long Spur · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~15 km
- Falls Dam · waterfall · Central Otago · ~17 km
- Barneys Spur · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~18 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Hawkdun Range
- Lindis Pass Scenic Reserve · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~41 km · Must-see
- Danseys Pass Recreation Reserve · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~44 km · Must-see
- Benmore Peak · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~48 km · Must-see
- Poolburn Gorge workers' camp · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~48 km · Must-see
- Ida Valley · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~54 km · Must-see
- Dunstan Mountains · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~57 km · Must-see
- Kakanui Mountains · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~67 km · Must-see
- Ben Ohau Range · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~72 km · Must-see
- Pisa Range · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~78 km · Must-see
- Cromwell Gorge · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~83 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 Hawkdun Range yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Hawkdun Range?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Hawkdun Range?
Nearby: Oteake Conservation Park (sanctuary, 14 km), Clay Cliffs (attraction, 38 km), Lindis Pass Scenic Reserve (viewpoint, 41 km), Danseys Pass Recreation Reserve (viewpoint, 44 km), Benmore Peak (viewpoint, 48 km), Poolburn Gorge workers' camp (viewpoint, 48 km).
Is Hawkdun Range worth visiting?
Hawkdun Range is listed as a notable viewpoint in Otago on Spotwander.