Notable viewpoint · Mackenzie, Canterbury
Hewson Range
Hewson Range is a viewpoint in Mackenzie, Canterbury.
Hewson Range: 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 Hewson Range
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 Hewson Range — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -43.78452, 170.95094. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Hewson Range
- Fox Peak · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~18 km · Must-see
- Mount Harper · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~20 km · Must-see
- Tarahaoa / Mount Peel · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~22 km · Must-see
- Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park · sanctuary · Timaru · ~26 km · Must-see
- Rangitata Gorge · viewpoint · Timaru · ~27 km · Must-see
- Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Mackenzie · ~27 km · Must-see
- The Church of the Holy Innocents · church · Timaru · ~31 km · Must-see
- Mount Sunday · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~33 km · Must-see
- The Thumbs · viewpoint · Timaru · ~35 km · Must-see
- Achilles Peak · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~38 km · Must-see
- Alma · viewpoint · Timaru · ~39 km · Must-see
- Mount Potts · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~39 km · Must-see
- Mount Ross · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~40 km · Must-see
- Mount Chevalier · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~42 km · Must-see
- Hakatere Conservation Park · sanctuary · Ashburton · ~44 km · Must-see
- Mount Somers · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~48 km · Must-see
- Sharplin Falls · waterfall · Ashburton · ~51 km · Must-see
- Mount Sibbald · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~51 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Hewson Range
- Fox Peak · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~18 km · Must-see
- Mount Harper · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~20 km · Must-see
- Tarahaoa / Mount Peel · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~22 km · Must-see
- Rangitata Gorge · viewpoint · Timaru · ~27 km · Must-see
- Mount Sunday · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~33 km · Must-see
- The Thumbs · viewpoint · Timaru · ~35 km · Must-see
- Achilles Peak · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~38 km · Must-see
- Alma · viewpoint · Timaru · ~39 km · Must-see
- Mount Potts · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~39 km · Must-see
- Mount Ross · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~40 km · Must-see
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Hewson Range yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Hewson Range?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Hewson Range?
Nearby: Fox Peak (viewpoint, 18 km), Mount Harper (viewpoint, 20 km), Tarahaoa / Mount Peel (viewpoint, 22 km), Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park (sanctuary, 26 km), Rangitata Gorge (viewpoint, 27 km), Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve (sanctuary, 27 km).
Is Hewson Range worth visiting?
Hewson Range is listed as a notable viewpoint in Canterbury on Spotwander.