Notable viewpoint · Central Otago, Otago
McArthur Gully
McArthur Gully is a viewpoint in Central Otago, Otago.
McArthur 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 McArthur 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 McArthur Gully — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -45.13363, 169.40510. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near McArthur Gully
- Cromwell Gorge · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~10 km · Must-see
- Dunstan Mountains · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~25 km · Must-see
- Kawarau Gorge · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~33 km · Must-see
- Poolburn Gorge workers' camp · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~34 km · Must-see
- Ida Valley · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~35 km · Must-see
- Old Man Range / Kopuwai · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~38 km · Must-see
- Pisa Range · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~42 km · Must-see
- Cardrona Bra Fence · attraction · Queenstown-Lakes · ~53 km · Must-see
- Crown Range · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~54 km · Must-see
- Tapuae-o-Uenuku / Hector Mountains · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~60 km · Must-see
- The Remarkables · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~60 km · Must-see
- Mount Cardrona · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~60 km · Must-see
- St John's Presbyterian Church · church · Queenstown-Lakes · ~63 km · Must-see
- Arrowtown Chinese Settlement Historic Reserve · sanctuary · Queenstown-Lakes · ~63 km · Must-see
- That Wānaka Tree · attraction · Queenstown-Lakes · ~67 km · Must-see
- Roys Peak · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~70 km · Must-see
- Coronet Peak · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~72 km · Must-see
- Queenstown Hill · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~72 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near McArthur Gully
- Cromwell Gorge · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~10 km · Must-see
- Dunstan Mountains · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~25 km · Must-see
- Kawarau Gorge · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~33 km · Must-see
- Poolburn Gorge workers' camp · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~34 km · Must-see
- Ida Valley · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~35 km · Must-see
- Old Man Range / Kopuwai · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~38 km · Must-see
- Pisa Range · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~42 km · Must-see
- Crown Range · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~54 km · Must-see
- Tapuae-o-Uenuku / Hector Mountains · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~60 km · Must-see
- The Remarkables · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~60 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 McArthur Gully yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit McArthur 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 McArthur Gully?
Nearby: Cromwell Gorge (viewpoint, 10 km), Dunstan Mountains (viewpoint, 25 km), Kawarau Gorge (viewpoint, 33 km), Poolburn Gorge workers' camp (viewpoint, 34 km), Ida Valley (viewpoint, 35 km), Old Man Range / Kopuwai (viewpoint, 38 km).
Is McArthur Gully worth visiting?
McArthur Gully is listed as a notable viewpoint in Otago on Spotwander.