Notable viewpoint · Central Otago, Otago
Chimney Gully
Chimney Gully is a viewpoint in Central Otago, Otago.
Chimney 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 Chimney 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 Chimney Gully — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -45.06586, 169.48626. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Chimney Gully
- Dunstan Mountains · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~14 km · Must-see
- Cromwell Gorge · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~19 km · Must-see
- Poolburn Gorge workers' camp · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~25 km · Must-see
- Ida Valley · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~28 km · Must-see
- Kawarau Gorge · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~38 km · Must-see
- Pisa Range · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~39 km · Must-see
- Old Man Range / Kopuwai · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~51 km · Must-see
- Cardrona Bra Fence · attraction · Queenstown-Lakes · ~54 km · Must-see
- Crown Range · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~58 km · Must-see
- Mount Cardrona · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~61 km · Must-see
- That Wānaka Tree · attraction · Queenstown-Lakes · ~63 km · Must-see
- St John's Presbyterian Church · church · Queenstown-Lakes · ~67 km · Must-see
- Arrowtown Chinese Settlement Historic Reserve · sanctuary · Queenstown-Lakes · ~67 km · Must-see
- Roys Peak · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~67 km · Must-see
- The Remarkables · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~68 km · Must-see
- Lindis Pass Scenic Reserve · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~69 km · Must-see
- Tapuae-o-Uenuku / Hector Mountains · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~70 km · Must-see
- Oteake Conservation Park · sanctuary · Waitaki · ~71 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Chimney Gully
- Dunstan Mountains · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~14 km · Must-see
- Cromwell Gorge · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~19 km · Must-see
- Poolburn Gorge workers' camp · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~25 km · Must-see
- Ida Valley · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~28 km · Must-see
- Kawarau Gorge · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~38 km · Must-see
- Pisa Range · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~39 km · Must-see
- Old Man Range / Kopuwai · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~51 km · Must-see
- Crown Range · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~58 km · Must-see
- Mount Cardrona · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~61 km · Must-see
- Roys Peak · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~67 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 Chimney Gully yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Chimney 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 Chimney Gully?
Nearby: Dunstan Mountains (viewpoint, 14 km), Cromwell Gorge (viewpoint, 19 km), Poolburn Gorge workers' camp (viewpoint, 25 km), Ida Valley (viewpoint, 28 km), Kawarau Gorge (viewpoint, 38 km), Pisa Range (viewpoint, 39 km).
Is Chimney Gully worth visiting?
Chimney Gully is listed as a notable viewpoint in Otago on Spotwander.