Notable viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes, Otago
Davis Glacier
Davis Glacier is a viewpoint in Queenstown-Lakes, Otago.
Davis 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 Davis 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 Davis Glacier — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -44.48723, 168.55285. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Davis Glacier
- Mount Edward · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~4 km · Must-see
- Dart Glacier · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~7 km · Must-see
- Mount Head · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~16 km · Must-see
- Rob Roy Peak · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~18 km · Must-see
- Rob Roy Glacier · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~18 km · Must-see
- Olivine Ice Plateau · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~19 km · Must-see
- Olivine Ice Plateau · viewpoint · Westland · ~19 km · Must-see
- Rees-Dart Track · trek · Queenstown-Lakes · ~20 km · Must-see
- Mount Avalanche · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~21 km · Must-see
- Mount Aspiring · viewpoint · Westland · ~23 km · Must-see
- Mount Earnslaw · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~24 km · Must-see
- Volta Glacier · viewpoint · Westland · ~26 km · Must-see
- Volta Glacier · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~27 km · Must-see
- Te Wāhipounamu - South West New Zealand World Heritage Area · sanctuary · Queenstown-Lakes · ~30 km · Must-see
- Mount Chaos · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~33 km · Must-see
- Treble Cone · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~38 km · Must-see
- Mount Aspiring National Park · sanctuary · Queenstown-Lakes · ~38 km · Must-see
- Somnus · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~41 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Davis Glacier
- Mount Edward · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~4 km · Must-see
- Dart Glacier · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~7 km · Must-see
- Mount Head · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~16 km · Must-see
- Rob Roy Peak · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~18 km · Must-see
- Rob Roy Glacier · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~18 km · Must-see
- Olivine Ice Plateau · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~19 km · Must-see
- Olivine Ice Plateau · viewpoint · Westland · ~19 km · Must-see
- Mount Avalanche · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~21 km · Must-see
- Mount Aspiring · viewpoint · Westland · ~23 km · Must-see
- Mount Earnslaw · viewpoint · Queenstown-Lakes · ~24 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 Davis Glacier yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Davis 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 Davis Glacier?
Nearby: Mount Edward (viewpoint, 4 km), Dart Glacier (viewpoint, 7 km), Mount Head (viewpoint, 16 km), Rob Roy Peak (viewpoint, 18 km), Rob Roy Glacier (viewpoint, 18 km), Olivine Ice Plateau (viewpoint, 19 km).
Is Davis Glacier worth visiting?
Davis Glacier is listed as a notable viewpoint in Otago on Spotwander.