Notable viewpoint · Waitaki, Canterbury
Harrisons Spur
Harrisons Spur is a viewpoint in Waitaki, Canterbury.
Harrisons 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 Harrisons 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 Harrisons Spur — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -44.70082, 170.20267. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Harrisons Spur
- Oteake Conservation Park · sanctuary · Waitaki · ~17 km · Must-see
- Danseys Pass Recreation Reserve · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~40 km · Must-see
- Benmore Peak · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~41 km · Must-see
- Clay Cliffs · attraction · Waitaki · ~45 km · Must-see
- Elephant Rocks · attraction · Waitaki · ~52 km · Must-see
- Lindis Pass Scenic Reserve · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~58 km · Must-see
- Kakanui Mountains · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~61 km · Must-see
- Poolburn Gorge workers' camp · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~67 km · Must-see
- Ben Ohau Range · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~70 km · Must-see
- Mount Nimrod/Kaumira · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~70 km · Must-see
- Ida Valley · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~72 km · Must-see
- Mount Wētā · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~3 km
- Parsons Rock Spurs · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~8 km
- Long Gully · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~8 km
- Round Hills · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~10 km
- Saint Marys Range · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~11 km
- Parsons Rock · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~12 km
- Mount Bitterness · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~12 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Harrisons Spur
- Danseys Pass Recreation Reserve · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~40 km · Must-see
- Benmore Peak · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~41 km · Must-see
- Lindis Pass Scenic Reserve · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~58 km · Must-see
- Kakanui Mountains · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~61 km · Must-see
- Poolburn Gorge workers' camp · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~67 km · Must-see
- Ben Ohau Range · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~70 km · Must-see
- Mount Nimrod/Kaumira · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~70 km · Must-see
- Ida Valley · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~72 km · Must-see
- Dunstan Mountains · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~80 km · Must-see
- Te Manahuna · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~82 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 Harrisons Spur yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Harrisons 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 Harrisons Spur?
Nearby: Oteake Conservation Park (sanctuary, 17 km), Danseys Pass Recreation Reserve (viewpoint, 40 km), Benmore Peak (viewpoint, 41 km), Clay Cliffs (attraction, 45 km), Elephant Rocks (attraction, 52 km), Lindis Pass Scenic Reserve (viewpoint, 58 km).
Is Harrisons Spur worth visiting?
Harrisons Spur is listed as a notable viewpoint in Canterbury on Spotwander.