John Mashlan Viewpoint
John Mashlan Viewpoint sits at 124 ft elevation along the Thermal Explorer Highway, with the land dropping 58 ft within 600 m of the overlook. Newcastle Reservoir is visible to the west, 4.1 mi away at 249 ft elevation. The approach to this viewpoint closes seasonally, with restricted access overnight: from September 28 to April 5 it is closed from 18:00 to 09:00, and from April 6 to September 27 it is closed from 17:00 to 09:00. Sunrise and sunset times shift across the year, with sunrise at 07:22 and sunset at 19:33 near the March equinox, sunrise at 07:35 and sunset at 17:07 near the June solstice, sunrise at 06:10 and sunset at 18:15 near the September equinox, and sunrise at 05:54 and sunset at 20:41 near the December solstice. The previous stop along the route is Lower Whaka Outlook.
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- Newcastle Reservoir249 ftwest · 4.1 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:22 | 19:33 | 18:58 |
| June solstice | 07:35 | 17:07 | 16:26 |
| September equinox | 06:10 | 18:15 | 17:40 |
| December solstice | 05:54 | 20:41 | 20:02 |
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Where it is
The approach closes seasonally. Source: OpenStreetMap (access:conditional=no @ (Sep 28-Apr 5 18:00-09:00; Apr 6- Sep 27 17:00-9:00)). Check the road authority before travelling.
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How high is John Mashlan Viewpoint?
John Mashlan Viewpoint sits at about 124 feet (38 m).
What can you see from John Mashlan Viewpoint?
From John Mashlan Viewpoint: Newcastle Reservoir (W, 4.1 mi).
Is the road to John Mashlan Viewpoint open year-round?
No. The approach to John Mashlan Viewpoint closes seasonally. The source records: access:conditional=no @ (Sep 28-Apr 5 18:00-09:00; Apr 6- Sep 27 17:00-9:00). Check the managing agency before setting out.
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