Notable viewpoint · Waitaki, Canterbury
Barneys Spur
Barneys Spur is a viewpoint in Waitaki, Canterbury.
Barneys 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 Barneys 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 Barneys Spur — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -44.78345, 170.15419. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Barneys Spur
- Oteake Conservation Park · sanctuary · Waitaki · ~6 km · Must-see
- Danseys Pass Recreation Reserve · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~30 km · Must-see
- Clay Cliffs · attraction · Waitaki · ~50 km · Must-see
- Benmore Peak · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~51 km · Must-see
- Elephant Rocks · attraction · Waitaki · ~52 km · Must-see
- Kakanui Mountains · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~53 km · Must-see
- Poolburn Gorge workers' camp · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~56 km · Must-see
- Lindis Pass Scenic Reserve · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~58 km · Must-see
- Ida Valley · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~60 km · Must-see
- Dunstan Mountains · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~71 km · Must-see
- Round Hills · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~11 km
- Harrisons Spur · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~12 km
- Mount Wētā · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~13 km
- Walking Spur · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~13 km
- Long Spur · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~14 km
- Short Spur · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~14 km
- Saint Marys Range · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~15 km
- Long Gully · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~15 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Barneys Spur
- Danseys Pass Recreation Reserve · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~30 km · Must-see
- Benmore Peak · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~51 km · Must-see
- Kakanui Mountains · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~53 km · Must-see
- Poolburn Gorge workers' camp · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~56 km · Must-see
- Lindis Pass Scenic Reserve · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~58 km · Must-see
- Ida Valley · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~60 km · Must-see
- Dunstan Mountains · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~71 km · Must-see
- Ben Ohau Range · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~79 km · Must-see
- Mount Nimrod/Kaumira · viewpoint · Waitaki · ~81 km · Must-see
- Pātearoa / Rock And Pillar Range · viewpoint · Dunedin City · ~88 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 Barneys Spur yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Barneys 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 Barneys Spur?
Nearby: Oteake Conservation Park (sanctuary, 6 km), Danseys Pass Recreation Reserve (viewpoint, 30 km), Clay Cliffs (attraction, 50 km), Benmore Peak (viewpoint, 51 km), Elephant Rocks (attraction, 52 km), Kakanui Mountains (viewpoint, 53 km).
Is Barneys Spur worth visiting?
Barneys Spur is listed as a notable viewpoint in Canterbury on Spotwander.