Notable viewpoint · Mackenzie, Canterbury
Blacksmith Spur
Blacksmith Spur is a viewpoint in Mackenzie, Canterbury.
Blacksmith 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 Blacksmith 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 Blacksmith Spur — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -43.81415, 171.14607. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Blacksmith Spur
- Tarahaoa / Mount Peel · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~5 km · Must-see
- Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Mackenzie · ~7 km · Must-see
- Rangitata Gorge · viewpoint · Timaru · ~10 km · Must-see
- The Church of the Holy Innocents · church · Timaru · ~11 km · Must-see
- Mount Harper · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~24 km · Must-see
- Mount Somers · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~36 km · Must-see
- Fox Peak · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~37 km · Must-see
- Sharplin Falls · waterfall · Ashburton · ~37 km · Must-see
- Hakatere Conservation Park · sanctuary · Ashburton · ~45 km · Must-see
- Mount Sunday · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~45 km · Must-see
- Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park · sanctuary · Timaru · ~45 km · Must-see
- Mount Taylor · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~46 km · Must-see
- Mount Potts · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~49 km · Must-see
- The Thumbs · viewpoint · Timaru · ~52 km · Must-see
- Achilles Peak · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~54 km · Must-see
- Alma · viewpoint · Timaru · ~55 km · Must-see
- Tinwald Domain · park · Ashburton · ~58 km · Must-see
- Mount Ross · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~58 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Blacksmith Spur
- Tarahaoa / Mount Peel · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~5 km · Must-see
- Rangitata Gorge · viewpoint · Timaru · ~10 km · Must-see
- Mount Harper · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~24 km · Must-see
- Mount Somers · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~36 km · Must-see
- Fox Peak · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~37 km · Must-see
- Mount Sunday · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~45 km · Must-see
- Mount Taylor · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~46 km · Must-see
- Mount Potts · viewpoint · Ashburton · ~49 km · Must-see
- The Thumbs · viewpoint · Timaru · ~52 km · Must-see
- Achilles Peak · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~54 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 Blacksmith Spur yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Blacksmith 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 Blacksmith Spur?
Nearby: Tarahaoa / Mount Peel (viewpoint, 5 km), Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve (sanctuary, 7 km), Rangitata Gorge (viewpoint, 10 km), The Church of the Holy Innocents (church, 11 km), Mount Harper (viewpoint, 24 km), Mount Somers (viewpoint, 36 km).
Is Blacksmith Spur worth visiting?
Blacksmith Spur is listed as a notable viewpoint in Canterbury on Spotwander.