Notable viewpoint · Waitaki, Otago
Half Moon Spur
Half Moon Spur is a viewpoint in Waitaki, Otago.
Half Moon 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 Half Moon 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 Half Moon Spur — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -45.12186, 170.52302. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Half Moon Spur
- Kakanui Mountains · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~10 km · Must-see
- Danseys Pass Recreation Reserve · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~30 km · Must-see
- Elephant Rocks · attraction · Waitaki · ~34 km · Must-see
- Kākaunui · fort · Waitaki · ~38 km · Must-see
- Moeraki Boulders / Kaihinaki · attraction · Waitaki · ~43 km · Must-see
- Saint Patrick's Basilica · church · Waitaki · ~44 km · Must-see
- Makotukutuku / Cape Wanbrow · beach · Waitaki · ~45 km · Must-see
- Trotters Gorge Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Waitaki · ~46 km · Must-see
- Puketapu · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~55 km · Must-see
- Mount MacKenzie · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~57 km · Must-see
- Pātearoa / Rock And Pillar Range · viewpoint · Dunedin City · ~60 km · Must-see
- Oteake Conservation Park · sanctuary · Waitaki · ~62 km · Must-see
- Mount Watkin · viewpoint · Dunedin City · ~62 km · Must-see
- Platypus (submarine) · attraction · Dunedin City · ~67 km · Must-see
- Karitāne · fort · Dunedin City · ~73 km · Must-see
- Knottingley Park · park · Waitaki · ~74 km · Must-see
- Ida Valley · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~75 km · Must-see
- Grassy Ridge · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~3 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Half Moon Spur
- Kakanui Mountains · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~10 km · Must-see
- Danseys Pass Recreation Reserve · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~30 km · Must-see
- Puketapu · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~55 km · Must-see
- Mount MacKenzie · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~57 km · Must-see
- Pātearoa / Rock And Pillar Range · viewpoint · Dunedin City · ~60 km · Must-see
- Mount Watkin · viewpoint · Dunedin City · ~62 km · Must-see
- Ida Valley · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~75 km · Must-see
- Poolburn Gorge workers' camp · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~78 km · Must-see
- Kilmog Hill · viewpoint · Dunedin City · ~81 km · Must-see
- The Silverpeaks · viewpoint · Dunedin City · ~87 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 Half Moon Spur yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Half Moon 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 Half Moon Spur?
Nearby: Kakanui Mountains (viewpoint, 10 km), Danseys Pass Recreation Reserve (viewpoint, 30 km), Elephant Rocks (attraction, 34 km), Kākaunui (fort, 38 km), Moeraki Boulders / Kaihinaki (attraction, 43 km), Saint Patrick's Basilica (church, 44 km).
Is Half Moon Spur worth visiting?
Half Moon Spur is listed as a notable viewpoint in Otago on Spotwander.