Notable viewpoint · Mackenzie, Canterbury
McLeods Spur
McLeods Spur is a viewpoint in Mackenzie, Canterbury.
McLeods 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 McLeods 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 McLeods Spur — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -43.88403, 171.10673. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near McLeods Spur
- Tarahaoa / Mount Peel · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~7 km · Must-see
- Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Mackenzie · ~11 km · Must-see
- The Church of the Holy Innocents · church · Timaru · ~15 km · Must-see
- Rangitata Gorge · viewpoint · Timaru · ~21 km · Must-see
- Mount Harper · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~32 km · Must-see
- Fox Peak · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~33 km · Must-see
- Mount Somers · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~46 km · Must-see
- Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park · sanctuary · Timaru · ~46 km · Must-see
- Sharplin Falls · waterfall · Ashburton · ~47 km · Must-see
- Mount Sunday · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~51 km · Must-see
- Hakatere Conservation Park · sanctuary · Ashburton · ~54 km · Must-see
- The Thumbs · viewpoint · Timaru · ~56 km · Must-see
- Mount Potts · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~56 km · Must-see
- Mount Taylor · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~56 km · Must-see
- Achilles Peak · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~58 km · Must-see
- Burkes Pass · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~59 km · Must-see
- Alma · viewpoint · Timaru · ~60 km · Must-see
- Tinwald Domain · park · Ashburton · ~60 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near McLeods Spur
- Tarahaoa / Mount Peel · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~7 km · Must-see
- Rangitata Gorge · viewpoint · Timaru · ~21 km · Must-see
- Mount Harper · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~32 km · Must-see
- Fox Peak · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~33 km · Must-see
- Mount Somers · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~46 km · Must-see
- Mount Sunday · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~51 km · Must-see
- The Thumbs · viewpoint · Timaru · ~56 km · Must-see
- Mount Potts · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~56 km · Must-see
- Mount Taylor · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~56 km · Must-see
- Achilles Peak · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~58 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 McLeods Spur yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit McLeods 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 McLeods Spur?
Nearby: Tarahaoa / Mount Peel (viewpoint, 7 km), Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve (sanctuary, 11 km), The Church of the Holy Innocents (church, 15 km), Rangitata Gorge (viewpoint, 21 km), Mount Harper (viewpoint, 32 km), Fox Peak (viewpoint, 33 km).
Is McLeods Spur worth visiting?
McLeods Spur is listed as a notable viewpoint in Canterbury on Spotwander.