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Viewpoints & Lookouts in New Zealand map & data

There are 2,125 viewpoints and lookouts mapped in New Zealand, spread over 17 regions. The most are in Canterbury Region (295), Auckland Region (291) and Waikato Region (274). 37% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Ben Lomond, Conical Hill and Maunga Hirakimat膩 / Mount Hobson.

2,125locations
17regions
51 KBlayer size
November 2026updated
A sample of viewpoints and lookouts in New Zealand. Open every one of them in the studio.

Viewpoints & Lookouts by region

RegionLocationsShare
Canterbury Region29514%
Auckland Region29114%
Waikato Region27413%
Otago Region22110%
West Coast Region1416.6%
Wellington Region1316.2%
Northland Region1276.0%
Bay of Plenty Region1195.6%
Southland Region1125.3%
Manawatu-Wanganui Region954.5%
Tasman Region904.2%
Marlborough Region733.4%
Hawke's Bay Region401.9%
Taranaki Region381.8%
Nelson Region231.1%
Gisborne Region170.8%
Chatham Islands Territory10.0%

Notable viewpoints and lookouts in New Zealand

  1. Ben LomondOtago Region · 1748 m · viewpoint
  2. Conical HillSouthland Region · 1515 m · viewpoint
  3. Maunga Hirakimat膩 / Mount HobsonAuckland Region · 627 m · viewpoint
  4. Jenkins HillNelson Region · 776 m · viewpoint
  5. Sentinel RockWest Coast Region · 280 m · viewpoint
  6. Cape ReingaNorthland Region · viewpoint
  7. Maraetotara FallsHawke's Bay Region · viewpoint
  8. Waituhi LookoutManawatu-Wanganui Region · viewpoint
  9. Mount Dick LookoutWellington Region · viewpoint
  10. Webber LookoutMarlborough Region · viewpoint
  11. MT STEVENS NO 2Tasman Region · 1227.1531 m · viewpoint
  12. Picnic Rock LookoutCanterbury Region · 1056 m · viewpoint
  13. 艑pito Point P膩Waikato Region · viewpoint
  14. Parit奴t奴Taranaki Region · 154 m · viewpoint
  15. Airport viewviewpoint
  16. Sugar LoafOtago Region · 911 m · viewpoint
  17. Omanui / McKinnon PassSouthland Region · 1069 m · viewpoint
  18. Kitenui KnobAuckland Region · viewpoint
  19. Roberts PointWest Coast Region · 605 m · viewpoint
  20. South HeadNorthland Region · viewpoint
  21. Lou's LookoutHawke's Bay Region · 716 m · viewpoint
  22. Toe Toe JunctionManawatu-Wanganui Region · 523 m · viewpoint
  23. Rocky LookoutWellington Region · 620 m · viewpoint
  24. TowerMarlborough Region · 120 m · viewpoint
  25. Edge ViewCanterbury Region · 806 m · viewpoint
  26. Blue Lake / Te Wai Whakaata o te Rangih墨roaWaikato Region · viewpoint
  27. Anaana Lookoutviewpoint
  28. German HillOtago Region · 780 m · viewpoint
  29. Slope PointSouthland Region · viewpoint
  30. Parkinsons LookoutAuckland Region · viewpoint
  31. Te MatairangiNorthland Region · viewpoint
  32. Wind TurbineWellington Region · 383 m · viewpoint
  33. Bluff LookoutCanterbury Region · 625 m · viewpoint
  34. Black Rock Viewpointviewpoint
  35. Rocky PeakOtago Region · 775 m · viewpoint
  36. Observation RockSouthland Region · 65 m · viewpoint
  37. Puke 艒 kaiAuckland Region · 155 m · viewpoint
  38. Saint Pauls RockNorthland Region · 213 m · viewpoint
  39. Pacific LookoutCanterbury Region · 541 m · viewpoint
  40. Flagstaff Hill LookoutNorthland Region · 91 m · viewpoint

What's in this layer

Every viewpoint in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Scenic viewpoints and lookouts.

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Frequently asked questions

How many viewpoints and lookouts are there in New Zealand?

This layer holds 2,125 viewpoints and lookouts in New Zealand, the most of them in Canterbury Region. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.

Can I download a list of viewpoints and lookouts in New Zealand?

Yes. Own the layer ($5 once, or every New Zealand layer with the $29 Country Pass) and export it from the studio as CSV, Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML, GPX, ArcGIS, QGIS, PNG or PDF.

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What information comes with each viewpoint?

The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).

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