Picnic Point
Picnic Point sits at an elevation of 26 feet along the Southland & the Catlins byway, with the land dropping 31 feet within 600 meters of the site. From here, McArthurs Hill is visible to the northeast at a distance of 2.0 miles, rising to 664 feet, while Pillans Head, a cape, is visible to the east at 3.0 miles and 155 feet. Day length varies notably by season: on the December solstice, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 21:36, giving long daylight hours, while the June solstice sees a shorter span, with sunrise at 08:28 and sunset at 17:01. At the equinoxes, sunrise and sunset fall closer to the midpoint, with March at 07:44 and 19:57 and September at 06:33 and 18:38. Mahaka Point is the previous lookout along the route, and Lookout follows as the next stop.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain around this overlook, nearest first. No view direction is recorded, so every bearing is listed.
- McArthurs Hill664 ftnortheast · 2.0 mi
- Pillans Head155 fteast · 3.0 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:44 | 19:57 | 19:17 |
| June solstice | 08:28 | 17:01 | 16:10 |
| September equinox | 06:33 | 18:38 | 17:59 |
| December solstice | 05:46 | 21:36 | 20:49 |
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Where it is
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How high is Picnic Point?
Picnic Point sits at about 26 feet (8 m).
What can you see from Picnic Point?
From Picnic Point: McArthurs Hill (NE, 2.0 mi); Pillans Head (E, 3.0 mi).
What is the next lookout after Picnic Point?
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