Notable viewpoint · Tasman, Tasman
Jones Ridge
Jones Ridge is a viewpoint in Tasman, Tasman.
Jones Ridge: 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 Jones Ridge
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 Jones Ridge — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -41.39493, 172.67115. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Jones Ridge
- Mount Arthur · viewpoint · Tasman · ~25 km · Must-see
- Mount Owen · viewpoint · Tasman · ~26 km · Must-see
- Wharepapa / Arthur Range · viewpoint · Tasman · ~27 km · Must-see
- Wangapeka Track · trek · Buller · ~32 km · Must-see
- Hope Saddle Lookout · viewpoint · Tasman · ~33 km · Must-see
- Kahurangi National Park · sanctuary · Tasman · ~37 km · Must-see
- St John's Church (Anglican) · church · Tasman · ~39 km · Must-see
- Kahurangi National Park · sanctuary · Buller · ~41 km · Must-see
- Ernest Rutherford Memorial, Brightwater · attraction · Tasman · ~45 km · Must-see
- Maungakura / Red Hill · viewpoint · Marlborough · ~52 km · Must-see
- Waimea Inlet · beach · Tasman · ~52 km · Must-see
- Memorial Park · park · Tasman · ~53 km · Must-see
- Tākaka Hill · viewpoint · Tasman · ~53 km · Must-see
- Braeburn Range · viewpoint · Tasman · ~60 km · Must-see
- Nelson Classic Car Museum · museum · Nelson City · ~61 km · Must-see
- Karamea Centennial Museum · museum · Tasman · ~61 km · Must-see
- Ōpārara Arch · viewpoint · Buller · ~61 km · Must-see
- Tāhunanui Beach · beach · Nelson City · ~62 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Jones Ridge
- Mount Arthur · viewpoint · Tasman · ~25 km · Must-see
- Mount Owen · viewpoint · Tasman · ~26 km · Must-see
- Wharepapa / Arthur Range · viewpoint · Tasman · ~27 km · Must-see
- Hope Saddle Lookout · viewpoint · Tasman · ~33 km · Must-see
- Maungakura / Red Hill · viewpoint · Marlborough · ~52 km · Must-see
- Tākaka Hill · viewpoint · Tasman · ~53 km · Must-see
- Braeburn Range · viewpoint · Tasman · ~60 km · Must-see
- Ōpārara Arch · viewpoint · Buller · ~61 km · Must-see
- Mount Robert · viewpoint · Tasman · ~63 km · Must-see
- Arrow Rock / Fifeshire Rock · viewpoint · Nelson City · ~64 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 Jones Ridge yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Jones Ridge?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Jones Ridge?
Nearby: Mount Arthur (viewpoint, 25 km), Mount Owen (viewpoint, 26 km), Wharepapa / Arthur Range (viewpoint, 27 km), Wangapeka Track (trek, 32 km), Hope Saddle Lookout (viewpoint, 33 km), Kahurangi National Park (sanctuary, 37 km).
Is Jones Ridge worth visiting?
Jones Ridge is listed as a notable viewpoint in Tasman on Spotwander.