Boulder Reach Lookout
Boulder Reach Lookout sits at 697 ft along the Southland & the Catlins byway, facing 200°. The land drops 41 ft within 600 m of the overlook. From this point, View Hill rises to the south-southwest at 3.6 mi (699 ft), Freestone Hill stands south at 5.2 mi (1,102 ft), and Monument is visible to the southwest at 7.8 mi (1,529 ft). Daylight hours shift across the year: on the March equinox, sunrise is at 07:51 and sunset at 20:04; on the June solstice, sunrise is at 08:31 and sunset at 17:13; on the September equinox, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:46; and on the December solstice, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 21:38. The Key Scenic View lies before this stop on the byway, with Lookout following next.

What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- View Hill699 ftsouth-southwest · 3.6 mi
- Freestone Hill1,102 ftsouth · 5.2 mi
- Monument1,529 ftsouthwest · 7.8 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:51 | 20:04 | 19:25 |
| June solstice | 08:31 | 17:13 | 16:23 |
| September equinox | 06:41 | 18:46 | 18:07 |
| December solstice | 05:57 | 21:38 | 20:53 |
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Where it is
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How high is Boulder Reach Lookout?
Boulder Reach Lookout sits at about 697 feet (212 m).
What can you see from Boulder Reach Lookout?
From Boulder Reach Lookout: View Hill (SSW, 3.6 mi); Freestone Hill (S, 5.2 mi); Monument (SW, 7.8 mi).
What is the next lookout after Boulder Reach Lookout?
Lookout is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Boulder Reach Lookout.
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