Notable viewpoint · Selwyn, Canterbury
McElroy Gorge
McElroy Gorge is a viewpoint in Selwyn, Canterbury.
McElroy Gorge: 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 McElroy Gorge
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 McElroy Gorge — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -42.77021, 171.91754. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near McElroy Gorge
- Harper Pass · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~7 km · Must-see
- Arthur's Pass National Park · sanctuary · Selwyn · ~26 km · Must-see
- Mount Scott · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~32 km · Must-see
- Tawhai Hill · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~33 km · Must-see
- Mount Oates · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~33 km · Must-see
- Mount Wilson · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~33 km · Must-see
- Mount Foweraker · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~36 km · Must-see
- Dome · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~39 km · Must-see
- Blimit · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~39 km · Must-see
- Mount Williams · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~40 km · Must-see
- Dobson Memorial · fort · Selwyn · ~41 km · Must-see
- Arthur's Pass School (Closed) · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~43 km · Must-see
- Mount Te Kinga · viewpoint · Grey · ~45 km · Must-see
- Mount Te Kinga · sanctuary · Selwyn · ~45 km · Must-see
- Avalanche Peak · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~46 km · Must-see
- Mount Rolleston · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~46 km · Must-see
- Mount Bealey · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~47 km · Must-see
- Mount Guinevere · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~50 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near McElroy Gorge
- Harper Pass · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~7 km · Must-see
- Mount Scott · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~32 km · Must-see
- Tawhai Hill · viewpoint · Hurunui · ~33 km · Must-see
- Mount Oates · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~33 km · Must-see
- Mount Wilson · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~33 km · Must-see
- Mount Foweraker · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~36 km · Must-see
- Dome · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~39 km · Must-see
- Blimit · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~39 km · Must-see
- Mount Williams · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~40 km · Must-see
- Arthur's Pass School (Closed) · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~43 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 McElroy Gorge yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit McElroy Gorge?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near McElroy Gorge?
Nearby: Harper Pass (viewpoint, 7 km), Arthur's Pass National Park (sanctuary, 26 km), Mount Scott (viewpoint, 32 km), Tawhai Hill (viewpoint, 33 km), Mount Oates (viewpoint, 33 km), Mount Wilson (viewpoint, 33 km).
Is McElroy Gorge worth visiting?
McElroy Gorge is listed as a notable viewpoint in Canterbury on Spotwander.