Notable viewpoint · Southland, Southland
Grave Glacier
Grave Glacier is a viewpoint in Southland, Southland.
Grave Glacier: 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 Grave Glacier
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 Grave Glacier — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -44.59472, 167.95407. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Grave Glacier
- Mills Peak · viewpoint · Southland · ~4 km · Must-see
- Mount Tūtoko · viewpoint · Southland · ~6 km · Must-see
- Puhipuhi-takiwai / Mount Pembroke · viewpoint · Southland · ~8 km · Must-see
- Mount Madeline · viewpoint · Southland · ~9 km · Must-see
- Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) Marine Reserve · sanctuary · Southland · ~10 km · Must-see
- Milford Sound · beach · Southland · ~10 km · Must-see
- Mitre Peak · viewpoint · Southland · ~11 km · Must-see
- Mount Underwood · viewpoint · Southland · ~12 km · Must-see
- Mount Philipps · viewpoint · Southland · ~12 km · Must-see
- Te Wera Peak · viewpoint · Southland · ~13 km · Must-see
- Karetai Peak · viewpoint · Southland · ~14 km · Must-see
- Mount Richardson · viewpoint · Southland · ~16 km · Must-see
- Darran Mountains · viewpoint · Southland · ~17 km · Must-see
- Tūhawaiki Mountain · viewpoint · Southland · ~17 km · Must-see
- Access Peak · viewpoint · Southland · ~20 km · Must-see
- Mount Gifford · viewpoint · Southland · ~22 km · Must-see
- Mount Talbot · viewpoint · Southland · ~22 km · Must-see
- Sabre Peak · viewpoint · Southland · ~23 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Grave Glacier
- Mills Peak · viewpoint · Southland · ~4 km · Must-see
- Mount Tūtoko · viewpoint · Southland · ~6 km · Must-see
- Puhipuhi-takiwai / Mount Pembroke · viewpoint · Southland · ~8 km · Must-see
- Mount Madeline · viewpoint · Southland · ~9 km · Must-see
- Mitre Peak · viewpoint · Southland · ~11 km · Must-see
- Mount Underwood · viewpoint · Southland · ~12 km · Must-see
- Mount Philipps · viewpoint · Southland · ~12 km · Must-see
- Te Wera Peak · viewpoint · Southland · ~13 km · Must-see
- Karetai Peak · viewpoint · Southland · ~14 km · Must-see
- Mount Richardson · viewpoint · Southland · ~16 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 Grave Glacier yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Grave Glacier?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Grave Glacier?
Nearby: Mills Peak (viewpoint, 4 km), Mount Tūtoko (viewpoint, 6 km), Puhipuhi-takiwai / Mount Pembroke (viewpoint, 8 km), Mount Madeline (viewpoint, 9 km), Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) Marine Reserve (sanctuary, 10 km), Milford Sound (beach, 10 km).
Is Grave Glacier worth visiting?
Grave Glacier is listed as a notable viewpoint in Southland on Spotwander.