Notable viewpoint · Central Otago, Otago
Duffers Gully
Duffers Gully is a viewpoint in Central Otago, Otago.
Duffers Gully: 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 Duffers Gully
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 Duffers Gully — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -45.17170, 169.10704. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Duffers Gully
- Kawarau Gorge · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~20 km · Must-see
- Cromwell Gorge · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~21 km · Must-see
- Old Man Range / Kopuwai · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~30 km · Must-see
- Tapuae-o-Uenuku / Hector Mountains · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~30 km · Must-see
- The Remarkables · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~33 km · Must-see
- Crown Range · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~35 km · Must-see
- St John's Presbyterian Church · church · Queenstown-Lakes · ~42 km · Must-see
- Arrowtown Chinese Settlement Historic Reserve · sanctuary · Queenstown-Lakes · ~43 km · Must-see
- Pisa Range · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~43 km · Must-see
- Cardrona Bra Fence · attraction · Queenstown-Lakes · ~44 km · Must-see
- Dunstan Mountains · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~47 km · Must-see
- Queenstown Hill · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~47 km · Must-see
- Cecil Peak · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~47 km · Must-see
- Mount Cardrona · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~47 km · Must-see
- Queenstown Gardens · lake · Queenstown-Lakes · ~48 km · Must-see
- Queenstown Police Station · fort · Queenstown-Lakes · ~48 km · Must-see
- Eichardt's Private Hotel · fort · Queenstown-Lakes · ~48 km · Must-see
- Sunshine Bay · beach · Queenstown-Lakes · ~50 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Duffers Gully
- Kawarau Gorge · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~20 km · Must-see
- Cromwell Gorge · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~21 km · Must-see
- Old Man Range / Kopuwai · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~30 km · Must-see
- Tapuae-o-Uenuku / Hector Mountains · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~30 km · Must-see
- The Remarkables · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~33 km · Must-see
- Crown Range · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~35 km · Must-see
- Pisa Range · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~43 km · Must-see
- Dunstan Mountains · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~47 km · Must-see
- Queenstown Hill · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~47 km · Must-see
- Cecil Peak · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~47 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 Duffers Gully yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Duffers Gully?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Duffers Gully?
Nearby: Kawarau Gorge (viewpoint, 20 km), Cromwell Gorge (viewpoint, 21 km), Old Man Range / Kopuwai (viewpoint, 30 km), Tapuae-o-Uenuku / Hector Mountains (viewpoint, 30 km), The Remarkables (viewpoint, 33 km), Crown Range (viewpoint, 35 km).
Is Duffers Gully worth visiting?
Duffers Gully is listed as a notable viewpoint in Otago on Spotwander.