Notable viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes, Otago
Criffel Range
Criffel Range is a viewpoint in Queenstown-Lakes, Otago.
Criffel 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 Criffel 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 Criffel Range — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -44.79043, 169.13518. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Criffel Range
- Pisa Range · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~12 km · Must-see
- That Wānaka Tree · attraction · Queenstown-Lakes · ~13 km · Must-see
- Cardrona Bra Fence · attraction · Queenstown-Lakes · ~15 km · Must-see
- Roys Peak · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~16 km · Must-see
- Mount Cardrona · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~21 km · Must-see
- Crown Range · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~31 km · Must-see
- Kawarau Gorge · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~33 km · Must-see
- Treble Cone · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~34 km · Must-see
- Arrowtown Chinese Settlement Historic Reserve · sanctuary · Queenstown-Lakes · ~37 km · Must-see
- St John's Presbyterian Church · church · Queenstown-Lakes · ~37 km · Must-see
- Dunstan Mountains · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~41 km · Must-see
- Coronet Peak · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~43 km · Must-see
- Cromwell Gorge · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~48 km · Must-see
- The Remarkables · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~53 km · Must-see
- Queenstown Hill · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~53 km · Must-see
- Sentinel Peak · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~55 km · Must-see
- Bowen Peak · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~57 km · Must-see
- Lindis Pass Scenic Reserve · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~57 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Criffel Range
- Pisa Range · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~12 km · Must-see
- Roys Peak · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~16 km · Must-see
- Mount Cardrona · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~21 km · Must-see
- Crown Range · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~31 km · Must-see
- Kawarau Gorge · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~33 km · Must-see
- Treble Cone · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~34 km · Must-see
- Dunstan Mountains · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~41 km · Must-see
- Coronet Peak · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~43 km · Must-see
- Cromwell Gorge · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~48 km · Must-see
- The Remarkables · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~53 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 Criffel Range yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Criffel 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 Criffel Range?
Nearby: Pisa Range (viewpoint, 12 km), That Wānaka Tree (attraction, 13 km), Cardrona Bra Fence (attraction, 15 km), Roys Peak (viewpoint, 16 km), Mount Cardrona (viewpoint, 21 km), Crown Range (viewpoint, 31 km).
Is Criffel Range worth visiting?
Criffel Range is listed as a notable viewpoint in Otago on Spotwander.