Notable viewpoint · Central Otago, Otago
Smiths Gully
Smiths Gully is a viewpoint in Central Otago, Otago.
Smiths 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 Smiths 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 Smiths Gully — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -45.10314, 169.12277. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Smiths Gully
- Kawarau Gorge · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~11 km · Must-see
- Cromwell Gorge · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~18 km · Must-see
- Crown Range · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~29 km · Must-see
- The Remarkables · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~32 km · Must-see
- Pisa Range · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~34 km · Must-see
- Cardrona Bra Fence · attraction · Queenstown-Lakes · ~35 km · Must-see
- Tapuae-o-Uenuku / Hector Mountains · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~36 km · Must-see
- St John's Presbyterian Church · church · Queenstown-Lakes · ~37 km · Must-see
- Arrowtown Chinese Settlement Historic Reserve · sanctuary · Queenstown-Lakes · ~37 km · Must-see
- Old Man Range / Kopuwai · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~38 km · Must-see
- Mount Cardrona · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~39 km · Must-see
- Dunstan Mountains · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~40 km · Must-see
- Queenstown Hill · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~44 km · Must-see
- Coronet Peak · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~46 km · Must-see
- Queenstown Police Station · fort · Queenstown-Lakes · ~46 km · Must-see
- Queenstown Gardens · lake · Queenstown-Lakes · ~46 km · Must-see
- Eichardt's Private Hotel · fort · Queenstown-Lakes · ~46 km · Must-see
- Cecil Peak · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~48 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Smiths Gully
- Kawarau Gorge · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~11 km · Must-see
- Cromwell Gorge · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~18 km · Must-see
- Crown Range · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~29 km · Must-see
- The Remarkables · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~32 km · Must-see
- Pisa Range · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~34 km · Must-see
- Tapuae-o-Uenuku / Hector Mountains · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~36 km · Must-see
- Old Man Range / Kopuwai · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~38 km · Must-see
- Mount Cardrona · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~39 km · Must-see
- Dunstan Mountains · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~40 km · Must-see
- Queenstown Hill · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~44 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 Smiths Gully yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Smiths 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 Smiths Gully?
Nearby: Kawarau Gorge (viewpoint, 11 km), Cromwell Gorge (viewpoint, 18 km), Crown Range (viewpoint, 29 km), The Remarkables (viewpoint, 32 km), Pisa Range (viewpoint, 34 km), Cardrona Bra Fence (attraction, 35 km).
Is Smiths Gully worth visiting?
Smiths Gully is listed as a notable viewpoint in Otago on Spotwander.