Notable viewpoint · Hurunui, Canterbury
The Hooligan
The Hooligan is a viewpoint in Hurunui, Canterbury.
The Hooligan: 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 Hooligan
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 Hooligan — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -42.80262, 172.39546. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near The Hooligan
- Tawhai Hill · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~27 km · Must-see
- Mount Grey / Maukatere · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~46 km · Must-see
- Harper Pass · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~53 km · Must-see
- Mount Woolley · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~54 km · Must-see
- Mount Richardson · viewpoint · Waimakariri · ~55 km · Must-see
- Hanmer Conservation Park · sanctuary · Hurunui · ~56 km · Must-see
- Saint James Walkway · trek · Hurunui · ~57 km · Must-see
- Lewis Pass · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~59 km · Must-see
- Old Queen Mary Hospital · sanctuary · Hurunui · ~59 km · Must-see
- Arthur's Pass National Park · sanctuary · Selwyn · ~70 km · Must-see
- Mount Scott · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~75 km · Must-see
- Mount Foweraker · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~75 km · Must-see
- Ben Cliberick · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~1 km
- Mount Miza · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~2 km
- Mons Boreas · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~6 km
- Mount Catherine · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~7 km
- Cloudy Hill · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~8 km
- Cherry Tree Hill · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~8 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near The Hooligan
- Tawhai Hill · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~27 km · Must-see
- Mount Grey / Maukatere · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~46 km · Must-see
- Harper Pass · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~53 km · Must-see
- Mount Woolley · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~54 km · Must-see
- Mount Richardson · viewpoint · Waimakariri · ~55 km · Must-see
- Lewis Pass · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~59 km · Must-see
- Mount Scott · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~75 km · Must-see
- Mount Foweraker · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~75 km · Must-see
- Mount Wilson · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~75 km · Must-see
- Mount Haast · viewpoint · Buller · ~75 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 Hooligan yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit The Hooligan?
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 Hooligan?
Nearby: Tawhai Hill (viewpoint, 27 km), Mount Grey / Maukatere (viewpoint, 46 km), Harper Pass (viewpoint, 53 km), Mount Woolley (viewpoint, 54 km), Mount Richardson (viewpoint, 55 km), Hanmer Conservation Park (sanctuary, 56 km).
Is The Hooligan worth visiting?
The Hooligan is listed as a notable viewpoint in Canterbury on Spotwander.