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Things to see in McNeil Road (New Zealand): 10 places and when to go
McNeil Road is a town in New Zealand, and this site lists 10 places in and around it, mainly Nature (9), Mountains (9), Museums and art (1). The best known are Fort Hill, Gorge Hill and Henley Hill. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 15 h 33 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 28. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- New Zealand · -46.0535, 170.0008
- Places
- 10 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (9) · Mountains (9) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- October to April.
- Also possible
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- ZQN Queenstown, 151 km as the crow flies
What to see in McNeil Road
The places in and around McNeil Road, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Fort HillHill in New Zealand1.1 km
- Gorge HillHill in New Zealand4.1 km
- Henley HillHill in New Zealand14 km
- LookoutHill in New Zealand7.5 km
- PyramidSummit7.4 km
- Rocky HillHill near Mosgiel, New Zealand14 km
- Saddle BackHill in New Zealand3.1 km
- Table HillMountain in New Zealand; geonames ID = 218305511 km
- Table MoundMountain in Southland Region, New Zealand9.0 km
- Whale FossilMuseum3 m
When to go to McNeil Road
The best time to visit McNeil Road is October to April; also possible: May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time15:10
- FebBest time13:53
- MarBest time12:23
- AprBest time10:41
- MayPossible9:15
- JunPossible8:28
- JulPossible8:47
- AugPossible10:02
- SepPossible11:42
- OctBest time13:21
- NovBest time14:49
- DecBest time15:33
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 15 h 33 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 28. In January, 10 of the 10 places are at their best.
When to go to New Zealand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to McNeil Road
The nearest main airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN, Queenstown), 151 km as the crow flies. How to get around New Zealand (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of New Zealand, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in McNeil Road?
The best known: Fort Hill, Gorge Hill, Henley Hill, Lookout, Pyramid. In all, 10 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit McNeil Road?
October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 15 h 33 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 28.
How do you get to McNeil Road?
The nearest main airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 151 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with McNeil Road as the destination and these 10 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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