Notable viewpoint · Nelson City, Nelson
Windtrap Gully
Windtrap Gully is a viewpoint in Nelson City, Nelson.
Windtrap 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 Windtrap 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 Windtrap Gully — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -41.33163, 173.36503. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Windtrap Gully
- Dun Mountain · viewpoint · Marlborough · ~2 km · Must-see
- Dun Mountain Trail - walking · viewpoint · Nelson City · ~4 km · Must-see
- Maungatapu · viewpoint · Nelson City · ~5 km · Must-see
- Maungatapu · viewpoint · Marlborough · ~5 km · Must-see
- Whisky Falls Nelson · waterfall · Nelson City · ~12 km · Must-see
- The Anglican Centre · church · Nelson City · ~12 km · Must-see
- Mount Richmond Forest Park · sanctuary · Marlborough · ~13 km · Must-see
- Nelson Classic Car Museum · museum · Nelson City · ~14 km · Must-see
- Arrow Rock / Fifeshire Rock · viewpoint · Nelson City · ~14 km · Must-see
- Tāhunanui Beach · beach · Nelson City · ~15 km · Must-see
- Nelson Haven · beach · Nelson · ~15 km · Must-see
- Boulder Bank Lighthouse · fort · Nelson City · ~15 km · Must-see
- Boulder Bank · beach · Nelson · ~16 km · Must-see
- Bryant Range · viewpoint · Marlborough · ~17 km · Must-see
- Waimea Inlet · beach · Tasman · ~23 km · Must-see
- Horoirangi Marine Reserve · sanctuary · Nelson · ~24 km · Must-see
- Cable Bay · beach · Nelson · ~25 km · Must-see
- Delaware Bay · beach · Nelson · ~27 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Windtrap Gully
- Dun Mountain · viewpoint · Marlborough · ~2 km · Must-see
- Dun Mountain Trail - walking · viewpoint · Nelson City · ~4 km · Must-see
- Maungatapu · viewpoint · Nelson City · ~5 km · Must-see
- Maungatapu · viewpoint · Marlborough · ~5 km · Must-see
- Arrow Rock / Fifeshire Rock · viewpoint · Nelson City · ~14 km · Must-see
- Bryant Range · viewpoint · Marlborough · ~17 km · Must-see
- Whangamoa Valley · viewpoint · Nelson City · ~28 km · Must-see
- Maungakura / Red Hill · viewpoint · Marlborough · ~52 km · Must-see
- Tākaka Hill · viewpoint · Tasman · ~67 km · Must-see
- Wharepapa / Arthur Range · viewpoint · Tasman · ~71 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 Windtrap Gully yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Windtrap 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 Windtrap Gully?
Nearby: Dun Mountain (viewpoint, 2 km), Dun Mountain Trail - walking (viewpoint, 4 km), Maungatapu (viewpoint, 5 km), Maungatapu (viewpoint, 5 km), Whisky Falls Nelson (waterfall, 12 km), The Anglican Centre (church, 12 km).
Is Windtrap Gully worth visiting?
Windtrap Gully is listed as a notable viewpoint in Nelson on Spotwander.