Notable viewpoint · Hurunui, Canterbury
Poplars Range
Poplars Range is a viewpoint in Hurunui, Canterbury.
Poplars Range: 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 Poplars Range
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 Poplars Range — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -42.52880, 172.46833. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Poplars Range
- Saint James Walkway · trek · Hurunui · ~18 km · Must-see
- Lewis Pass · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~22 km · Must-see
- Mount Woolley · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~23 km · Must-see
- Hanmer Conservation Park · sanctuary · Hurunui · ~30 km · Must-see
- Tawhai Hill · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~33 km · Must-see
- Old Queen Mary Hospital · sanctuary · Hurunui · ~37 km · Must-see
- Spenser Mountains · viewpoint · Tasman · ~45 km · Must-see
- Mount Haast · viewpoint · Buller · ~50 km · Must-see
- Island Saddle · viewpoint · Tasman · ~59 km · Must-see
- Harper Pass · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~66 km · Must-see
- Victoria Forest Park · sanctuary · Buller · ~70 km · Must-see
- Nelson Lakes National Park · sanctuary · Tasman · ~70 km · Must-see
- Mount Lyford · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~70 km · Must-see
- Mount Franklin · viewpoint · Tasman · ~70 km · Must-see
- Mons Sex Millia · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~2 km
- Mount Schiehallion · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~2 km
- Mount Saint Andrew · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~6 km
- Magdalen Valley · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~6 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Poplars Range
- Lewis Pass · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~22 km · Must-see
- Mount Woolley · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~23 km · Must-see
- Tawhai Hill · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~33 km · Must-see
- Spenser Mountains · viewpoint · Tasman · ~45 km · Must-see
- Mount Haast · viewpoint · Buller · ~50 km · Must-see
- Island Saddle · viewpoint · Tasman · ~59 km · Must-see
- Harper Pass · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~66 km · Must-see
- Mount Lyford · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~70 km · Must-see
- Mount Franklin · viewpoint · Tasman · ~70 km · Must-see
- Mount Cupola · viewpoint · Tasman · ~80 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 Poplars Range yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Poplars Range?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Poplars Range?
Nearby: Saint James Walkway (trek, 18 km), Lewis Pass (viewpoint, 22 km), Mount Woolley (viewpoint, 23 km), Hanmer Conservation Park (sanctuary, 30 km), Tawhai Hill (viewpoint, 33 km), Old Queen Mary Hospital (sanctuary, 37 km).
Is Poplars Range worth visiting?
Poplars Range is listed as a notable viewpoint in Canterbury on Spotwander.