Rakaia Gorge lookout

Rakaia Gorge lookout is a scenic viewpoint in Ashburton District, Canterbury. Rakaia Gorge lookout is situated nearby to the scenic viewpoint Lower Gorge Lookout, as well as near the archaeological site Home Guard Redoubt.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Rakaia Gorge Bridge and Rakaia Gorge.

Bridge

The Rakaia Gorge Bridge consists of two bridges, a single lane road bridge located on the Rakaia River in inland Canterbury in New Zealand's South Island known as the Rakaia Gorge Bridge No. Rakaia Gorge Bridge is situated 690 metres east of Rakaia Gorge lookout.

Valley

Photo: Zaqrfv, Public domain.

Rakaia Gorge is a valley, which is situated 3 km northwest of Rakaia Gorge lookout.

Nearby places include Windwhistle.

Hamlet

Windwhistle is a small farming settlement in the Selwyn District of New Zealand. It is located on State Highway 77 near the Rakaia Gorge. Windwhistle is 81 kilometres drive to the west of Christchurch and 22 kilometres north of Methven. Windwhistle is situated 5 km east of Rakaia Gorge lookout.

Latitude

-43.51679° or 43° 31′ 1″ south

Longitude

171.64891° or 171° 38′ 56″ east

Open location code

4V8HFJMX+7H

OpenStreetMap ID

OpenStreetMap feature

tourism=viewpoint

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