Makatote Viaduct Viewpoint
The Makatote Viaduct Viewpoint sits at 2,530 feet along the Volcanic Loop Highway, facing 270°, with the land dropping 170 feet within 600 meters of the overlook. Otautu, a peak at 2,477 feet, is visible to the west at a distance of 7.9 miles. Because the viewpoint faces directly toward the setting sun, sunset light falls squarely into the view; sunset times range from 17:03 at the June solstice to 20:45 at the December solstice, with March equinox sunset at 19:33 and September equinox sunset at 18:15. The terrain drop nearby suggests an open outlook rather than an enclosed one. The next stop along the route is the Te Pōrere Upper Redoubt Viewing Tower.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Otautu2,477 ftwest · 7.9 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:21 | 19:33 | 18:57 |
| June solstice | 07:39 | 17:03 | 16:20 |
| September equinox | 06:10 | 18:15 | 17:39 |
| December solstice | 05:49 | 20:45 | 20:05 |
Local time (Pacific/Auckland). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
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How high is Makatote Viaduct Viewpoint?
Makatote Viaduct Viewpoint sits at about 2,530 feet (771 m).
What can you see from Makatote Viaduct Viewpoint?
From Makatote Viaduct Viewpoint: Otautu (W, 7.9 mi).
Is Makatote Viaduct Viewpoint better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Makatote Viaduct Viewpoint toward the sunset, so at sunrise the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the next lookout after Makatote Viaduct Viewpoint?
Te Pōrere Upper Redoubt Viewing Tower is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Makatote Viaduct Viewpoint.
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