Notable viewpoint · Kāpiti Coast, Wellington
Judd Ridge
Judd Ridge is a viewpoint in Kāpiti Coast, Wellington.
Judd 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 Judd 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 Judd Ridge — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -40.90839, 175.25357. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Judd Ridge
- Mount Hector · viewpoint · South Wairarapa · ~7 km · Must-see
- Mount Holdsworth · viewpoint · Carterton · ~18 km · Must-see
- Akatarawa Valley · viewpoint · Upper Hutt City · ~19 km · Must-see
- Nga Manu Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Kāpiti Coast · ~21 km · Must-see
- Waikanae Park · park · Kāpiti Coast · ~22 km · Must-see
- Tararua Forest Park · sanctuary · Carterton · ~22 km · Must-see
- Pharazyn Reserve · park · Kāpiti Coast · ~23 km · Must-see
- Otaki Museum · museum · Kāpiti Coast · ~25 km · Must-see
- Rangiātea Church · church · Kāpiti Coast · ~25 km · Must-see
- Pukeamoamo / Mitre · viewpoint · Carterton · ~26 km · Must-see
- Raumati Marine Gardens · park · Kāpiti Coast · ~29 km · Must-see
- Fernside Homestead · fort · South Wairarapa · ~29 km · Must-see
- Remutaka Rail Trail · viewpoint · South Wairarapa · ~31 km · Must-see
- Featherston prisoner of war camp · fort · South Wairarapa · ~31 km · Must-see
- Featherston Military Training Camp · fort · South Wairarapa · ~32 km · Must-see
- Kapiti Marine Reserve · sanctuary · Wellington · ~33 km · Must-see
- Totara Park · park · Upper Hutt City · ~33 km · Must-see
- Mangaroa · fort · Upper Hutt City · ~33 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Judd Ridge
- Mount Hector · viewpoint · South Wairarapa · ~7 km · Must-see
- Mount Holdsworth · viewpoint · Carterton · ~18 km · Must-see
- Akatarawa Valley · viewpoint · Upper Hutt City · ~19 km · Must-see
- Pukeamoamo / Mitre · viewpoint · Carterton · ~26 km · Must-see
- Remutaka Rail Trail · viewpoint · South Wairarapa · ~31 km · Must-see
- Tararua Range · viewpoint · Horowhenua · ~40 km · Must-see
- Hutt Valley · viewpoint · Upper Hutt City · ~43 km · Must-see
- Remutaka Range · viewpoint · Lower Hutt City · ~53 km · Must-see
- Rangituhi / Colonial Knob · viewpoint · Porirua City · ~58 km · Must-see
- Mount Matthews · viewpoint · South Wairarapa · ~67 km · Must-see
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Judd Ridge yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Judd 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 Judd Ridge?
Nearby: Mount Hector (viewpoint, 7 km), Mount Holdsworth (viewpoint, 18 km), Akatarawa Valley (viewpoint, 19 km), Nga Manu Nature Reserve (sanctuary, 21 km), Waikanae Park (park, 22 km), Tararua Forest Park (sanctuary, 22 km).
Is Judd Ridge worth visiting?
Judd Ridge is listed as a notable viewpoint in Wellington on Spotwander.