Notable viewpoint · Timaru, Canterbury
Angel Spur
Angel Spur is a viewpoint in Timaru, Canterbury.
Angel 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 Angel 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 Angel Spur — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -43.71178, 170.81445. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Angel Spur
- Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park · sanctuary · Timaru · ~9 km · Must-see
- Fox Peak · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~18 km · Must-see
- The Thumbs · viewpoint · Timaru · ~19 km · Must-see
- Achilles Peak · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~22 km · Must-see
- Mount Ross · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~23 km · Must-see
- Alma · viewpoint · Timaru · ~23 km · Must-see
- Mount Sunday · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~24 km · Must-see
- Mount Harper · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~25 km · Must-see
- Mount Chevalier · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~26 km · Must-see
- Mount Potts · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~31 km · Must-see
- Mount Sibbald · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~34 km · Must-see
- Mount Forbes · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~38 km · Must-see
- Tarahaoa / Mount Peel · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~39 km · Must-see
- Rangitata Gorge · viewpoint · Timaru · ~41 km · Must-see
- Two Thumb Range · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~41 km · Must-see
- Mount D'Archiac · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~42 km · Must-see
- Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Mackenzie · ~43 km · Must-see
- Hakatere Conservation Park · sanctuary · Ashburton · ~44 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Angel Spur
- Fox Peak · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~18 km · Must-see
- The Thumbs · viewpoint · Timaru · ~19 km · Must-see
- Achilles Peak · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~22 km · Must-see
- Mount Ross · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~23 km · Must-see
- Alma · viewpoint · Timaru · ~23 km · Must-see
- Mount Sunday · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~24 km · Must-see
- Mount Harper · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~25 km · Must-see
- Mount Chevalier · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~26 km · Must-see
- Mount Potts · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~31 km · Must-see
- Mount Sibbald · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~34 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 Angel Spur yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Angel 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 Angel Spur?
Nearby: Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park (sanctuary, 9 km), Fox Peak (viewpoint, 18 km), The Thumbs (viewpoint, 19 km), Achilles Peak (viewpoint, 22 km), Mount Ross (viewpoint, 23 km), Alma (viewpoint, 23 km).
Is Angel Spur worth visiting?
Angel Spur is listed as a notable viewpoint in Canterbury on Spotwander.