Notable viewpoint · Buller, West Coast
Crane Cliff
Crane Cliff is a viewpoint in Buller, West Coast.
Crane Cliff: 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 Crane Cliff
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 Crane Cliff — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -41.60904, 171.88847. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Crane Cliff
- Mount Augustus · viewpoint · Buller · ~10 km · Must-see
- Papahaua · viewpoint · Buller · ~19 km · Must-see
- Glasgow Range · viewpoint · Buller · ~20 km · Must-see
- Denniston Historic Reserve · sanctuary · Buller · ~20 km · Must-see
- Mount Rochfort · viewpoint · Buller · ~28 km · Must-see
- St Canice's · church · Buller · ~36 km · Must-see
- Coaltown Museum · museum · Buller · ~36 km · Must-see
- Carters Beach · beach · West Coast · ~41 km · Must-see
- Cape Foulwind · beach · Buller · ~48 km · Must-see
- Tauranga Bay · beach · West Coast · ~50 km · Must-see
- Karamea Centennial Museum · museum · Tasman · ~55 km · Must-see
- Karamea Bight · beach · West Coast · ~56 km · Must-see
- Wangapeka Track · trek · Buller · ~57 km · Must-see
- Ananui Caves · cave · Buller · ~61 km · Must-see
- Paparoa National Park · sanctuary · Buller · ~67 km · Must-see
- Mount Owen · viewpoint · Tasman · ~68 km · Must-see
- Ōpārara Arch · viewpoint · Buller · ~71 km · Must-see
- Blacks Point Museum · museum · Hurunui · ~73 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Crane Cliff
- Mount Augustus · viewpoint · Buller · ~10 km · Must-see
- Papahaua · viewpoint · Buller · ~19 km · Must-see
- Glasgow Range · viewpoint · Buller · ~20 km · Must-see
- Mount Rochfort · viewpoint · Buller · ~28 km · Must-see
- Mount Owen · viewpoint · Tasman · ~68 km · Must-see
- Ōpārara Arch · viewpoint · Buller · ~71 km · Must-see
- Braeburn Range · viewpoint · Tasman · ~76 km · Must-see
- Paparoa Range / Te Paparoa · viewpoint · Buller · ~78 km · Must-see
- Hope Saddle Lookout · viewpoint · Tasman · ~86 km · Must-see
- Angelus Peak · viewpoint · Tasman · ~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 Crane Cliff yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Crane Cliff?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Crane Cliff?
Nearby: Mount Augustus (viewpoint, 10 km), Papahaua (viewpoint, 19 km), Glasgow Range (viewpoint, 20 km), Denniston Historic Reserve (sanctuary, 20 km), Mount Rochfort (viewpoint, 28 km), St Canice's (church, 36 km).
Is Crane Cliff worth visiting?
Crane Cliff is listed as a notable viewpoint in West Coast on Spotwander.