Notable viewpoint · Nelson City, Nelson
Boars Back Spur
Boars Back Spur is a viewpoint in Nelson City, Nelson.
Boars Back Spur: 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 Boars Back Spur
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 Boars Back Spur — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -41.26289, 173.36329. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Boars Back Spur
- Nelson Haven · beach · Nelson · ~7 km · Must-see
- The Anglican Centre · church · Nelson City · ~8 km · Must-see
- Whisky Falls Nelson · waterfall · Nelson City · ~8 km · Must-see
- Dun Mountain Trail - walking · viewpoint · Nelson City · ~8 km · Must-see
- Boulder Bank · beach · Nelson · ~9 km · Must-see
- Maungatapu · viewpoint · Nelson City · ~9 km · Must-see
- Maungatapu · viewpoint · Marlborough · ~10 km · Must-see
- Boulder Bank Lighthouse · fort · Nelson City · ~10 km · Must-see
- Arrow Rock / Fifeshire Rock · viewpoint · Nelson City · ~11 km · Must-see
- Dun Mountain · viewpoint · Marlborough · ~11 km · Must-see
- Tāhunanui Beach · beach · Nelson City · ~13 km · Must-see
- Nelson Classic Car Museum · museum · Nelson City · ~14 km · Must-see
- Horoirangi Marine Reserve · sanctuary · Nelson · ~14 km · Must-see
- Cable Bay · beach · Nelson · ~16 km · Must-see
- Delaware Bay · beach · Nelson · ~19 km · Must-see
- Whangamoa Valley · viewpoint · Nelson City · ~20 km · Must-see
- Mount Richmond Forest Park · sanctuary · Marlborough · ~22 km · Must-see
- Waimea Inlet · beach · Tasman · ~23 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Boars Back Spur
- Dun Mountain Trail - walking · viewpoint · Nelson City · ~8 km · Must-see
- Maungatapu · viewpoint · Nelson City · ~9 km · Must-see
- Maungatapu · viewpoint · Marlborough · ~10 km · Must-see
- Arrow Rock / Fifeshire Rock · viewpoint · Nelson City · ~11 km · Must-see
- Dun Mountain · viewpoint · Marlborough · ~11 km · Must-see
- Whangamoa Valley · viewpoint · Nelson City · ~20 km · Must-see
- Bryant Range · viewpoint · Marlborough · ~26 km · Must-see
- Maungakura / Red Hill · viewpoint · Marlborough · ~60 km · Must-see
- Tākaka Hill · viewpoint · Tasman · ~62 km · Must-see
- Wharepapa / Arthur Range · viewpoint · Tasman · ~69 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 Boars Back Spur yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Boars Back Spur?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Boars Back Spur?
Nearby: Nelson Haven (beach, 7 km), The Anglican Centre (church, 8 km), Whisky Falls Nelson (waterfall, 8 km), Dun Mountain Trail - walking (viewpoint, 8 km), Boulder Bank (beach, 9 km), Maungatapu (viewpoint, 9 km).
Is Boars Back Spur worth visiting?
Boars Back Spur is listed as a notable viewpoint in Nelson on Spotwander.