Notable viewpoint · Central Otago, Otago
Lauder Gorge
Lauder Gorge is a viewpoint in Central Otago, Otago.
Lauder 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 Lauder 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 Lauder Gorge — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -45.09072, 169.65606. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Lauder Gorge
- Poolburn Gorge workers' camp · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~9 km · Must-see
- Ida Valley · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~11 km · Must-see
- Dunstan Mountains · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~25 km · Must-see
- Cromwell Gorge · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~34 km · Must-see
- Pisa Range · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~55 km · Must-see
- Kawarau Gorge · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~55 km · Must-see
- Old Man Range / Kopuwai · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~59 km · Must-see
- Oteake Conservation Park · sanctuary · Waitaki · ~60 km · Must-see
- Pātearoa / Rock And Pillar Range · viewpoint · Dunedin City · ~62 km · Must-see
- Danseys Pass Recreation Reserve · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~64 km · Must-see
- Cardrona Bra Fence · attraction · Queenstown-Lakes · ~70 km · Must-see
- Lindis Pass Scenic Reserve · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~70 km · Must-see
- Platypus (submarine) · attraction · Dunedin City · ~74 km · Must-see
- Crown Range · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~75 km · Must-see
- Ophir Post Office · attraction · Central Otago · ~6 km
- Daniel O'Connell Recreation Reserve · sanctuary · Central Otago · ~7 km
- Manuherikia Valley · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~9 km
- Tiger Hill · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~10 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Lauder Gorge
- Poolburn Gorge workers' camp · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~9 km · Must-see
- Ida Valley · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~11 km · Must-see
- Dunstan Mountains · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~25 km · Must-see
- Cromwell Gorge · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~34 km · Must-see
- Pisa Range · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~55 km · Must-see
- Kawarau Gorge · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~55 km · Must-see
- Old Man Range / Kopuwai · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~59 km · Must-see
- Pātearoa / Rock And Pillar Range · viewpoint · Dunedin City · ~62 km · Must-see
- Danseys Pass Recreation Reserve · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~64 km · Must-see
- Lindis Pass Scenic Reserve · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~70 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 Lauder Gorge yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Lauder 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 Lauder Gorge?
Nearby: Poolburn Gorge workers' camp (viewpoint, 9 km), Ida Valley (viewpoint, 11 km), Dunstan Mountains (viewpoint, 25 km), Cromwell Gorge (viewpoint, 34 km), Pisa Range (viewpoint, 55 km), Kawarau Gorge (viewpoint, 55 km).
Is Lauder Gorge worth visiting?
Lauder Gorge is listed as a notable viewpoint in Otago on Spotwander.