Notable viewpoint · Clutha, Otago
The Nobbies
The Nobbies is a viewpoint in Clutha, Otago.
The Nobbies: 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 Nobbies
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 Nobbies — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -45.60125, 169.13984. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near The Nobbies
- Old Man Range / Kopuwai · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~32 km · Must-see
- Tapuaenuku / Blue Mountains · viewpoint · Clutha · ~47 km · Must-see
- Lammerlaw Range · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~54 km · Must-see
- Tapuae-o-Uenuku / Hector Mountains · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~57 km · Must-see
- Tara-māhitihiti / Mid Dome · viewpoint · Southland · ~59 km · Must-see
- Mid Dome · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~59 km · Must-see
- Te Papanui / Lammermoor Range · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~62 km · Must-see
- Te Papanui Conservation Park · sanctuary · Dunedin City · ~64 km · Must-see
- Landslip Hill · viewpoint · Clutha · ~65 km · Must-see
- Cromwell Gorge · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~70 km · Must-see
- Eastern Southland Gallery · museum · Clutha · ~72 km · Must-see
- Long Spur · viewpoint · Clutha · ~4 km
- McKay Creek Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Central Otago · ~5 km
- Ōtūparāoa / Umbrella Mountains · viewpoint · Southland · ~5 km
- Gem Lake · lake · Clutha · ~5 km
- Whitecoomb · viewpoint · Clutha · ~6 km
- Stronach Range · viewpoint · Clutha · ~6 km
- Whitecoomb Range · viewpoint · Clutha · ~7 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near The Nobbies
- Old Man Range / Kopuwai · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~32 km · Must-see
- Tapuaenuku / Blue Mountains · viewpoint · Clutha · ~47 km · Must-see
- Lammerlaw Range · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~54 km · Must-see
- Tapuae-o-Uenuku / Hector Mountains · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~57 km · Must-see
- Tara-māhitihiti / Mid Dome · viewpoint · Southland · ~59 km · Must-see
- Mid Dome · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~59 km · Must-see
- Te Papanui / Lammermoor Range · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~62 km · Must-see
- Landslip Hill · viewpoint · Clutha · ~65 km · Must-see
- Cromwell Gorge · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~70 km · Must-see
- Hokonui Hills · viewpoint · Southland · ~77 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 Nobbies yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit The Nobbies?
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 Nobbies?
Nearby: Old Man Range / Kopuwai (viewpoint, 32 km), Tapuaenuku / Blue Mountains (viewpoint, 47 km), Lammerlaw Range (viewpoint, 54 km), Tapuae-o-Uenuku / Hector Mountains (viewpoint, 57 km), Tara-māhitihiti / Mid Dome (viewpoint, 59 km), Mid Dome (viewpoint, 59 km).
Is The Nobbies worth visiting?
The Nobbies is listed as a notable viewpoint in Otago on Spotwander.