Place to visit
Mizzen Peak, New Zealand: what it is and when to go
Mizzen Peak is a summit in New Zealand (Hanmer Springs). Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is October to April. In December there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 53. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in New Zealand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Summit in New Zealand · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- New Zealand
- Best time
- October to April.
- Nearest airport
- CHC Christchurch, 99 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -42.62289, 172.81808
What it is and where
Mizzen Peak is a summit in New Zealand (Hanmer Springs). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in New Zealand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Hanmer Springs, where this site lists 16 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -42.62289, 172.81808; the nearest main airport is Christchurch International Airport (CHC, Christchurch), 99 km as the crow flies. How to get around New Zealand (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in New Zealand. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Mizzen Peak is October to April.
- JanBest time14:48
- FebBest time13:40
- MarBest time12:21
- AprBest time10:50
- MayPossible9:34
- JunPossible8:53
- JulPossible9:10
- AugPossible10:16
- SepPossible11:44
- OctBest time13:12
- NovBest time14:29
- DecBest time15:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 53. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | October to April | May to September |
| Mountains | October to April | May to September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Mizzen Peak has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to New Zealand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to New Zealand
To enter New Zealand there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Car, ferry and huts, booked well in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the New Zealand checklist. Currency: New Zealand dollar (NZD); plugs: Type I · 230 V · 50 Hz (two flat pins in a V: adapter essential); emergencies: 111.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Mount LeslieMountain in New Zealand4.4 km
- Waiau Ferry BridgeNew Zealand bridge5.2 km
- Druids HillHill in New Zealand8.0 km
- Birch ToppingMountain in New Zealand8.4 km
- Hammer Springs Animal ParkWith kids · Wildlife10.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the New Zealand guide.
More in New Zealand: Nature
- Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu: hill in New Zealand
- Aoraki / Mount Cook: mountain in the Southern Alps of New Zealand
- Mount Ruapehu: active stratovolcano in central North Island, New Zealand
- Tongariro National Park: national park in New Zealand
- Mount Taranaki: stratovolcano in New Zealand
- Milford Sound: fiord in the southwest of New Zealand's South Island
Every New Zealand place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mizzen Peak?
It is a summit in New Zealand. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in New Zealand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Mizzen Peak?
October to April. In December there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 53.
How do you get to Mizzen Peak?
The nearest main airport is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), 99 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around New Zealand is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the New Zealand map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Mount Leslie, Waiau Ferry Bridge, Druids Hill. The rest is in the New Zealand guide.
Keep reading
- Hanmer Springs16 places to see in and around Hanmer Springs, New Zealand: Mount Woolley, Birch Topping, Druids Hill. Best time: October to April.
- Nature3138 places for nature in New Zealand, from Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu to spots hardly anyone knows. Best
- New ZealandBefore travelling to New Zealand: 8 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. You need the NZeTA before flying (a visa waiver, not a visa), and the IVL tourist l…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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