Notable viewpoint · South Wairarapa, Wellington
Jackatoo Spur
Jackatoo Spur is a viewpoint in South Wairarapa, Wellington.
Jackatoo 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 Jackatoo 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 Jackatoo Spur — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -41.56437, 175.28884. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Jackatoo Spur
- Cape Palliser Lighthouse · attraction · South Wairarapa · ~7 km · Must-see
- Cape Palliser · beach · South Wairarapa · ~7 km · Must-see
- Aorangi Range · viewpoint · South Wairarapa · ~10 km · Must-see
- Aorangi Forest Park · sanctuary · South Wairarapa · ~15 km · Must-see
- Pūtangirua Pinnacles · attraction · South Wairarapa · ~17 km · Must-see
- Putangirua Pinnacles · trek · South Wairarapa · ~17 km · Must-see
- Palliser Bay · beach · Wellington · ~24 km · Must-see
- Mount Matthews · viewpoint · South Wairarapa · ~41 km · Must-see
- Turakirae Head · beach · Wellington · ~42 km · Must-see
- Remutaka Range · viewpoint · Lower Hutt City · ~47 km · Must-see
- Remutaka Forest Park · sanctuary · South Wairarapa · ~48 km · Must-see
- Baring Head Lighthouse · beach · Lower Hutt City · ~49 km · Must-see
- Baring Head · beach · Lower Hutt City · ~49 km · Must-see
- Wairarapa Moana Wetland · sanctuary · South Wairarapa · ~51 km · Must-see
- Old Pencarrow Lighthouse · fort · Lower Hutt City · ~54 km · Must-see
- Pencarrow Head · beach · Wellington · ~54 km · Must-see
- St Alban's Anglican Church - Eastbourne · church · Lower Hutt City · ~55 km · Must-see
- Worser Bay · beach · Wellington · ~59 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Jackatoo Spur
- Aorangi Range · viewpoint · South Wairarapa · ~10 km · Must-see
- Mount Matthews · viewpoint · South Wairarapa · ~41 km · Must-see
- Remutaka Range · viewpoint · Lower Hutt City · ~47 km · Must-see
- Mount Crawford · viewpoint · Wellington City · ~61 km · Must-see
- Remutaka Rail Trail · viewpoint · South Wairarapa · ~61 km · Must-see
- Mount Victoria · viewpoint · Wellington City · ~64 km · Must-see
- Hutt Valley · viewpoint · Upper Hutt City · ~64 km · Must-see
- Te Ahumairangi Hill · viewpoint · Wellington City · ~68 km · Must-see
- Kaukau · viewpoint · Wellington City · ~71 km · Must-see
- Rangituhi / Colonial Knob · viewpoint · Porirua City · ~76 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 Jackatoo Spur yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Jackatoo 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 Jackatoo Spur?
Nearby: Cape Palliser Lighthouse (attraction, 7 km), Cape Palliser (beach, 7 km), Aorangi Range (viewpoint, 10 km), Aorangi Forest Park (sanctuary, 15 km), Pūtangirua Pinnacles (attraction, 17 km), Putangirua Pinnacles (trek, 17 km).
Is Jackatoo Spur worth visiting?
Jackatoo Spur is listed as a notable viewpoint in Wellington on Spotwander.