Loading Spotwander…Find the spots worth the detour.

Notable viewpoint · Selwyn, Canterbury

The Gap

The Gap is a viewpoint in Selwyn, Canterbury.

Open on the map＋ Add to tripDay trip from herePlan a road tripGoogle Maps ↗

The Gap: 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 Gap

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 Gap — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -43.24831, 171.78012. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near The Gap

    See everything within a day’s drive of The Gap

    Other hill stations & viewpoints near The Gap

    All hill stations & viewpoints in Canterbury

    © GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata (CC0)

    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for The Gap yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit The Gap?

    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 Gap?

    Nearby: Castle Hill Peak (viewpoint, 2 km), Castle Hill (viewpoint, 8 km), Porters Pass (viewpoint, 8 km), Korowai / Torlesse Tussocklands Park (sanctuary, 8 km), Mount Lyndon (viewpoint, 11 km), Craigieburn Range (viewpoint, 16 km).

    Is The Gap worth visiting?

    The Gap is listed as a notable viewpoint in Canterbury on Spotwander.