Notable viewpoint · Central Hawke's Bay, Hawke's Bay
Black Ridge
Black Ridge is a viewpoint in Central Hawke's Bay, Hawke's Bay.
Black Ridge: 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 Black Ridge
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 Black Ridge — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -39.87992, 176.14066. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Black Ridge
- Ruahine Forest Park · sanctuary · Manawatū · ~5 km · Must-see
- Ruahine Range · viewpoint · Manawatū · ~7 km · Must-see
- Maropea · viewpoint · Rangitīkei · ~19 km · Must-see
- Te Atua Mahuru · viewpoint · Rangitīkei · ~24 km · Must-see
- Abbey of our Lady of the Southern Star · church · Tararua · ~31 km · Must-see
- Dannevirke Domain · park · Central Hawke's Bay · ~46 km · Must-see
- Dannevirke Domain · park · Tararua · ~46 km · Must-see
- Paengaroa Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Rangitīkei · ~56 km · Must-see
- Wharite Peak · viewpoint · Tararua · ~60 km · Must-see
- Te Āpiti / Manawatū Gorge · viewpoint · Tararua · ~71 km · Must-see
- Pekapeka Regional Park · park · Hastings · ~71 km · Must-see
- Government Spur · viewpoint · Central Hawke's Bay · ~2 km
- Sawtooth Ridge · viewpoint · Central Hawke's Bay · ~2 km
- Tīraha · viewpoint · Manawatū · ~3 km
- Ōhuinga · viewpoint · Central Hawke's Bay · ~3 km
- Taumataomekura / Te Taumata-a-Mekura · viewpoint · Manawatū · ~4 km
- Daphne Ridge · viewpoint · Manawatū · ~4 km
- Te Hekenga · viewpoint · Manawatū · ~4 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Black Ridge
- Ruahine Range · viewpoint · Manawatū · ~7 km · Must-see
- Maropea · viewpoint · Rangitīkei · ~19 km · Must-see
- Te Atua Mahuru · viewpoint · Rangitīkei · ~24 km · Must-see
- Wharite Peak · viewpoint · Tararua · ~60 km · Must-see
- Te Āpiti / Manawatū Gorge · viewpoint · Tararua · ~71 km · Must-see
- Kōhinerākau / Kohinurākau · viewpoint · Hastings · ~77 km · Must-see
- Taumatawhakatangihangakōauauotamateapōkaiwhenuakitānatahu · viewpoint · Central Hawke's Bay · ~77 km · Must-see
- Te Mata Peak · viewpoint · Hastings · ~86 km · Must-see
- Kaweka Range · viewpoint · Hastings · ~86 km · Must-see
- Kaweka · viewpoint · Hastings · ~87 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 Black Ridge yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Black Ridge?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Black Ridge?
Nearby: Ruahine Forest Park (sanctuary, 5 km), Ruahine Range (viewpoint, 7 km), Maropea (viewpoint, 19 km), Te Atua Mahuru (viewpoint, 24 km), Abbey of our Lady of the Southern Star (church, 31 km), Dannevirke Domain (park, 46 km).
Is Black Ridge worth visiting?
Black Ridge is listed as a notable viewpoint in Hawke's Bay on Spotwander.