Notable viewpoint · Mackenzie, Canterbury
The Knobbies
The Knobbies is a viewpoint in Mackenzie, Canterbury.
The Knobbies: 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 The Knobbies
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 The Knobbies — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -43.90428, 170.64615. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near The Knobbies
- Fox Peak · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~17 km · Must-see
- Mount John Observatory · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~21 km · Must-see
- Church of the Good Shepherd · church · Mackenzie · ~21 km · Must-see
- Church of the Good Shepherd · church · Central Otago · ~21 km · Must-see
- Burkes Pass · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~26 km · Must-see
- Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park · sanctuary · Timaru · ~31 km · Must-see
- Te Manahuna · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~40 km · Must-see
- Mount William Grant · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~43 km · Must-see
- Mount Ross · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~43 km · Must-see
- The Thumbs · viewpoint · Timaru · ~44 km · Must-see
- Mount Chevalier · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~47 km · Must-see
- Achilles Peak · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~47 km · Must-see
- Mount Hutton · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~49 km · Must-see
- Mount Blackburn · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~49 km · Must-see
- Alma · viewpoint · Timaru · ~49 km · Must-see
- Mount Sibbald · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~50 km · Must-see
- Tarahaoa / Mount Peel · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~52 km · Must-see
- Mount Conrad · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~53 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near The Knobbies
- Fox Peak · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~17 km · Must-see
- Mount John Observatory · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~21 km · Must-see
- Burkes Pass · viewpoint · Central Otago · ~26 km · Must-see
- Te Manahuna · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~40 km · Must-see
- Mount William Grant · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~43 km · Must-see
- Mount Ross · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~43 km · Must-see
- The Thumbs · viewpoint · Timaru · ~44 km · Must-see
- Mount Chevalier · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~47 km · Must-see
- Achilles Peak · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~47 km · Must-see
- Mount Hutton · viewpoint · Mackenzie · ~49 km · Must-see
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for The Knobbies yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit The Knobbies?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near The Knobbies?
Nearby: Fox Peak (viewpoint, 17 km), Mount John Observatory (viewpoint, 21 km), Church of the Good Shepherd (church, 21 km), Church of the Good Shepherd (church, 21 km), Burkes Pass (viewpoint, 26 km), Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park (sanctuary, 31 km).
Is The Knobbies worth visiting?
The Knobbies is listed as a notable viewpoint in Canterbury on Spotwander.