Notable viewpoint · Central Otago, Otago
Obelisk Range
Obelisk Range is a viewpoint in Central Otago, Otago.
Obelisk 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 Obelisk 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 Obelisk Range — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -45.30434, 169.19698. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Obelisk Range
- Old Man Range / Kopuwai · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~9 km · Must-see
- Cromwell Gorge · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~28 km · Must-see
- Tapuae-o-Uenuku / Hector Mountains · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~37 km · Must-see
- Kawarau Gorge · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~40 km · Must-see
- The Remarkables · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~50 km · Must-see
- Dunstan Mountains · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~55 km · Must-see
- Crown Range · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~56 km · Must-see
- Cecil Peak · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~61 km · Must-see
- Pisa Range · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~61 km · Must-see
- Ida Valley · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~61 km · Must-see
- St John's Presbyterian Church · church · Queenstown-Lakes · ~62 km · Must-see
- Arrowtown Chinese Settlement Historic Reserve · sanctuary · Queenstown-Lakes · ~63 km · Must-see
- Poolburn Gorge workers' camp · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~63 km · Must-see
- Cardrona Bra Fence · attraction · Queenstown-Lakes · ~64 km · Must-see
- Queenstown Hill · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~64 km · Must-see
- Queenstown Gardens · lake · Queenstown-Lakes · ~64 km · Must-see
- Queenstown Police Station · fort · Queenstown-Lakes · ~65 km · Must-see
- Eichardt's Private Hotel · fort · Queenstown-Lakes · ~65 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Obelisk Range
- Old Man Range / Kopuwai · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~9 km · Must-see
- Cromwell Gorge · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~28 km · Must-see
- Tapuae-o-Uenuku / Hector Mountains · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~37 km · Must-see
- Kawarau Gorge · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~40 km · Must-see
- The Remarkables · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~50 km · Must-see
- Dunstan Mountains · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~55 km · Must-see
- Crown Range · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~56 km · Must-see
- Cecil Peak · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~61 km · Must-see
- Pisa Range · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~61 km · Must-see
- Ida Valley · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~61 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 Obelisk Range yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Obelisk 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 Obelisk Range?
Nearby: Old Man Range / Kopuwai (viewpoint, 9 km), Cromwell Gorge (viewpoint, 28 km), Tapuae-o-Uenuku / Hector Mountains (viewpoint, 37 km), Kawarau Gorge (viewpoint, 40 km), The Remarkables (viewpoint, 50 km), Dunstan Mountains (viewpoint, 55 km).
Is Obelisk Range worth visiting?
Obelisk Range is listed as a notable viewpoint in Otago on Spotwander.