Notable viewpoint · Central Hawke's Bay, Hawke's Bay
Donovan Gully
Donovan Gully is a viewpoint in Central Hawke's Bay, Hawke's Bay.
Donovan 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 Donovan 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 Donovan Gully — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -39.76412, 176.28378. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Donovan Gully
- Maropea · viewpoint · Rangitīkei · ~12 km · Must-see
- Te Atua Mahuru · viewpoint · Rangitīkei · ~13 km · Must-see
- Ruahine Forest Park · sanctuary · Manawatū · ~26 km · Must-see
- Ruahine Range · viewpoint · Manawatū · ~29 km · Must-see
- Abbey of our Lady of the Southern Star · church · Tararua · ~43 km · Must-see
- Pekapeka Regional Park · park · Hastings · ~53 km · Must-see
- Kōhinerākau / Kohinurākau · viewpoint · Hastings · ~60 km · Must-see
- Paengaroa Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Rangitīkei · ~63 km · Must-see
- Cornwall Park · park · Hastings · ~63 km · Must-see
- Kaweka Forest Park · sanctuary · Hastings · ~63 km · Must-see
- Dannevirke Domain · park · Central Hawke's Bay · ~64 km · Must-see
- Dannevirke Domain · park · Tararua · ~64 km · Must-see
- Pākōwhai Regional Park · park · Hastings · ~66 km · Must-see
- Kaweka Range · viewpoint · Hastings · ~67 km · Must-see
- Te Mata Peak · viewpoint · Hastings · ~67 km · Must-see
- Kaweka · viewpoint · Hastings · ~68 km · Must-see
- Farndon Park Domain · park · Hastings · ~72 km · Must-see
- Waitangi Regional Park · sanctuary · Hastings · ~74 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Donovan Gully
- Maropea · viewpoint · Rangitīkei · ~12 km · Must-see
- Te Atua Mahuru · viewpoint · Rangitīkei · ~13 km · Must-see
- Ruahine Range · viewpoint · Manawatū · ~29 km · Must-see
- Kōhinerākau / Kohinurākau · viewpoint · Hastings · ~60 km · Must-see
- Kaweka Range · viewpoint · Hastings · ~67 km · Must-see
- Te Mata Peak · viewpoint · Hastings · ~67 km · Must-see
- Kaweka · viewpoint · Hastings · ~68 km · Must-see
- Wharite Peak · viewpoint · Tararua · ~82 km · Must-see
- Taumatawhakatangihangakōauauotamateapōkaiwhenuakitānatahu · viewpoint · Central Hawke's Bay · ~85 km · Must-see
- Kaimanawa Mountains · viewpoint · Rangitīkei · ~88 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 Donovan Gully yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Donovan 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 Donovan Gully?
Nearby: Maropea (viewpoint, 12 km), Te Atua Mahuru (viewpoint, 13 km), Ruahine Forest Park (sanctuary, 26 km), Ruahine Range (viewpoint, 29 km), Abbey of our Lady of the Southern Star (church, 43 km), Pekapeka Regional Park (park, 53 km).
Is Donovan Gully worth visiting?
Donovan Gully is listed as a notable viewpoint in Hawke's Bay on Spotwander.