Notable viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes, Otago
The Gorge
The Gorge is a viewpoint in Queenstown-Lakes, Otago.
The 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 The 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 The Gorge — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -45.00708, 168.67107. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near The Gorge
- Queenstown Hill · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~2 km · Must-see
- Bowen Peak · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~3 km · Must-see
- Queenstown Police Station · fort · Queenstown-Lakes · ~4 km · Must-see
- Eichardt's Private Hotel · fort · Queenstown-Lakes · ~4 km · Must-see
- Queenstown Gardens · lake · Queenstown-Lakes · ~4 km · Must-see
- Ben Lomond · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~5 km · Must-see
- Sunshine Bay · beach · Queenstown-Lakes · ~7 km · Must-see
- Coronet Peak · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~14 km · Must-see
- The Remarkables · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~16 km · Must-see
- Cecil Peak · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~16 km · Must-see
- St John's Presbyterian Church · church · Queenstown-Lakes · ~18 km · Must-see
- Arrowtown Chinese Settlement Historic Reserve · sanctuary · Queenstown-Lakes · ~18 km · Must-see
- Walter Peak · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~20 km · Must-see
- Crown Range · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~26 km · Must-see
- Pigeon Island · sanctuary · Queenstown-Lakes · ~29 km · Must-see
- Mount Cardrona · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~34 km · Must-see
- Tapuae-o-Uenuku / Hector Mountains · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~38 km · Must-see
- Cardrona Bra Fence · attraction · Queenstown-Lakes · ~40 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near The Gorge
- Queenstown Hill · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~2 km · Must-see
- Bowen Peak · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~3 km · Must-see
- Ben Lomond · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~5 km · Must-see
- Coronet Peak · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~14 km · Must-see
- The Remarkables · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~16 km · Must-see
- Cecil Peak · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~16 km · Must-see
- Walter Peak · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~20 km · Must-see
- Crown Range · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~26 km · Must-see
- Mount Cardrona · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~34 km · Must-see
- Tapuae-o-Uenuku / Hector Mountains · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~38 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 The Gorge yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit The 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 The Gorge?
Nearby: Queenstown Hill (viewpoint, 2 km), Bowen Peak (viewpoint, 3 km), Queenstown Police Station (fort, 4 km), Eichardt's Private Hotel (fort, 4 km), Queenstown Gardens (lake, 4 km), Ben Lomond (viewpoint, 5 km).
Is The Gorge worth visiting?
The Gorge is listed as a notable viewpoint in Otago on Spotwander.