Rakaia Gorge Lookout — Attraction in South Island

Very beautiful view. Nice little bushwalk to get to the river bed. Exceptional view of the snowy mountains 🏔. I saw some rafting at the time which might have been organised by the people. Easy to spend 2-3 hrs at the location. Parking is limited besides the 70 km/hr road. Had to slow down to get to the parking. It may pose a safety risk on the road. Worth visiting the...

Beautiful views. This place is literally right off the road. The views from the lookout are great, but if you have a little time, it's worthwhile to take the trail that leads down to the riverbed and under the bridge. There is also a place to pull off the road about 100 yards closer to the bridge on the opposite side of the road. Also...

Uneven gravel track leading up the hill to lookout 200m away from carpark but once you get there, the view is great. Would be even better on a clear day. Definitely worth a look, especially if you can't do the gorge walk. You see more from the lookout than from the carpark. Gorgeous...