Notable viewpoint · Selwyn, Canterbury
Falling Mountain
Falling Mountain is a viewpoint in Selwyn, Canterbury.
Falling Mountain: 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 Falling Mountain
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 Falling Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -42.90000, 171.68700. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Falling Mountain
- Mount Oates · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~4 km · Must-see
- Mount Scott · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~4 km · Must-see
- Arthur's Pass National Park · sanctuary · Selwyn · ~4 km · Must-see
- Mount Wilson · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~4 km · Must-see
- Blimit · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~10 km · Must-see
- Mount Foweraker · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~10 km · Must-see
- Mount Williams · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~10 km · Must-see
- Dome · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~11 km · Must-see
- Dobson Memorial · fort · Selwyn · ~13 km · Must-see
- Arthur's Pass School (Closed) · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~14 km · Must-see
- Avalanche Peak · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~16 km · Must-see
- Mount Bealey · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~17 km · Must-see
- Mount Rolleston · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~18 km · Must-see
- Mount Guinevere · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~21 km · Must-see
- Mount Stewart · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~22 km · Must-see
- Damfool · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~30 km · Must-see
- Mount Harper · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~31 km · Must-see
- Mount Gizeh · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~31 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Falling Mountain
- Mount Oates · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~4 km · Must-see
- Mount Scott · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~4 km · Must-see
- Mount Wilson · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~4 km · Must-see
- Blimit · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~10 km · Must-see
- Mount Foweraker · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~10 km · Must-see
- Mount Williams · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~10 km · Must-see
- Dome · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~11 km · Must-see
- Arthur's Pass School (Closed) · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~14 km · Must-see
- Avalanche Peak · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~16 km · Must-see
- Mount Bealey · viewpoint · Selwyn · ~17 km · Must-see
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Falling Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Falling Mountain?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Falling Mountain?
Nearby: Mount Oates (viewpoint, 4 km), Mount Scott (viewpoint, 4 km), Arthur's Pass National Park (sanctuary, 4 km), Mount Wilson (viewpoint, 4 km), Blimit (viewpoint, 10 km), Mount Foweraker (viewpoint, 10 km).
Is Falling Mountain worth visiting?
Falling Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in Canterbury on Spotwander.