# Rimutaka Hill Road Summit Lookout

> The summit of SH2 between Upper Hutt and Featherston at about 555 m, with a lookout over the Wairarapa side and the Remutaka Range.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-rimutaka-hill-summit/

The summit of SH2 between Upper Hutt and Featherston at about 555 m, with a lookout over the Wairarapa side and the Remutaka Range. The road is steep and winding. High winds can close it to high vehicles, so check NZTA before you set out.

- **Nearest town:** Featherston, New Zealand
- **Category:** Scenic viewpoints
- **GPS:** -41.1117, 175.1875

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually November–March. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Wellington to Wairarapa wine country and Cape Palliser](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzm-wairarapa-cape-palliser/)

## Nearby

- [Fell Locomotive Museum](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-fell-locomotive-museum/) – 12 km
- [Te Muna Road Wine Area](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-martinborough-te-muna-road/) – 25 km
- [Southward Car Museum](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-southward-car-museum/) – 30 km
- [Matiu/Somes Island](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-matiu-somes-island/) – 32 km

## FAQs

### Where is Rimutaka Hill Road Summit Lookout?

Rimutaka Hill Road Summit Lookout is in Featherston, New Zealand, at GPS -41.1117, 175.1875.

### Which road trips pass Rimutaka Hill Road Summit Lookout?

Rimutaka Hill Road Summit Lookout is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Wellington to Wairarapa wine country and Cape Palliser.

### What is there to see near Rimutaka Hill Road Summit Lookout?

Places worth a stop nearby: Fell Locomotive Museum (12 km), Te Muna Road Wine Area (25 km), Southward Car Museum (30 km) and Matiu/Somes Island (32 km).

### When is the best time to visit Rimutaka Hill Road Summit Lookout?

The most pleasant months are usually November–March. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)