Notable viewpoint · Hurunui, Canterbury
The Panhandle
The Panhandle is a viewpoint in Hurunui, Canterbury.
The Panhandle: 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 The Panhandle
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 The Panhandle — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -42.96841, 172.26929. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near The Panhandle
- Mount Richardson · viewpoint · Waimakariri · ~30 km · Must-see
- Mount Grey / Maukatere · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~35 km · Must-see
- Tawhai Hill · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~42 km · Must-see
- Harper Pass · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~52 km · Must-see
- Arthur's Pass National Park · sanctuary · Selwyn · ~56 km · Must-see
- Mount Foweraker · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~58 km · Must-see
- Gorge Hill · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~60 km · Must-see
- Mount Scott · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~60 km · Must-see
- Mount Wilson · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~60 km · Must-see
- Dome · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~62 km · Must-see
- Mount Oates · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~63 km · Must-see
- Anglican Church · church · Selwyn · ~63 km · Must-see
- Castle Hill Peak · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~65 km · Must-see
- Mount Williams · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~65 km · Must-see
- Castle Hill · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~66 km · Must-see
- Craigieburn Range · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~67 km · Must-see
- Korowai / Torlesse Tussocklands Park · sanctuary · Selwyn · ~68 km · Must-see
- Mount Cheeseman · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~69 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near The Panhandle
- Mount Richardson · viewpoint · Waimakariri · ~30 km · Must-see
- Mount Grey / Maukatere · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~35 km · Must-see
- Tawhai Hill · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~42 km · Must-see
- Harper Pass · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~52 km · Must-see
- Mount Foweraker · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~58 km · Must-see
- Gorge Hill · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~60 km · Must-see
- Mount Scott · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~60 km · Must-see
- Mount Wilson · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~60 km · Must-see
- Dome · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~62 km · Must-see
- Mount Oates · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~63 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 The Panhandle yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit The Panhandle?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near The Panhandle?
Nearby: Mount Richardson (viewpoint, 30 km), Mount Grey / Maukatere (viewpoint, 35 km), Tawhai Hill (viewpoint, 42 km), Harper Pass (viewpoint, 52 km), Arthur's Pass National Park (sanctuary, 56 km), Mount Foweraker (viewpoint, 58 km).
Is The Panhandle worth visiting?
The Panhandle is listed as a notable viewpoint in Canterbury on Spotwander.