# Denniston Plateau and Incline

> A bleak coal-mining plateau 600 metres above Westport, with the remains of a steep incline railway and a heritage centre.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-denniston/

A bleak coal-mining plateau 600 metres above Westport, with the remains of a steep incline railway and a heritage centre. The access road is steep and narrow; skip it with long vehicles, and bring a warm layer, as mist and wind are common.

- **Nearest town:** Westport, New Zealand
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** -41.7380, 171.7950

## 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

- [From Nelson to Westport via Nelson Lakes and the Buller Gorge](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzw-nelson-lakes-buller-westport/)

## Nearby

- [Carters Beach](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-carters-beach/) – 17 km
- [Cape Foulwind Walkway and Tauranga Bay](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-cape-foulwind/) – 26 km
- [Reefton Powerhouse](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-reefton-powerhouse/) – 43 km
- [Pororari River Track](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-pororari-river/) – 56 km

## FAQs

### Where is Denniston Plateau and Incline?

Denniston Plateau and Incline is in Westport, New Zealand, at GPS -41.7380, 171.7950.

### Which road trips pass Denniston Plateau and Incline?

Denniston Plateau and Incline is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: From Nelson to Westport via Nelson Lakes and the Buller Gorge.

### What is there to see near Denniston Plateau and Incline?

Places worth a stop nearby: Carters Beach (17 km), Cape Foulwind Walkway and Tauranga Bay (26 km), Reefton Powerhouse (43 km) and Pororari River Track (56 km).

### When is the best time to visit Denniston Plateau and Incline?

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)