UpToWhereWhat can you see from Cascade Range?
New Zealand's Southern Alps pierce the sky above alpine valleys.
From Cascade Range, the terrain-limited line of sight reaches up to 164 km. The single farthest piece of visible terrain lies 164 km to the southeast (bearing 139°), at 0 m elevation. These results account for Earth's curvature and standard atmospheric refraction, computed from 30-meter resolution Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data across 2,193,765 terrain samples.
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The horizon is most open toward the southeast, where sightlines run 52.9 km on average; terrain closes the view down fastest to the northwest, at 0.0 km.
| N | 12.5 km | |
| NNE | 24.6 km | |
| NE | 13.8 km | |
| ENE | 11.2 km | |
| E | 14.3 km | |
| ESE | 23.7 km | |
| SE | 52.9 km | |
| SSE | 32.7 km | |
| S | 26.6 km | |
| SSW | 26.7 km | |
| SW | 16.6 km | |
| WSW | 9.1 km | |
| W | 1.7 km | |
| WNW | 0.0 km | |
| NW | 0.0 km | |
| NNW | 0.0 km |
Farthest named landmarks in view
30 named peaks, hills and headlands stand inside this viewshed. These are the farthest ones you could pick out on a clear day:
| Landmark | Visible distance | Direction | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Peak | 55.2 km | SE · 138° | 726 m |
| ROCKWOOD RANGE | 54.7 km | SE · 139° | 761 m |
| Snowy Peak | 54.7 km | SE · 139° | 761 m |
| Big Ben | 47.0 km | SE · 136° | 1,269 m |
| Steepface Hill | 40.8 km | SSE · 152° | 1,849 m |
| Wild Mans Brother | 40.2 km | SSW · 207° | 1,855 m |
About Cascade Range
The Cascade Range sits within New Zealand's Mount Aspiring National Park, part of the spectacular Southern Alps. This region features jagged peaks, extensive glaciation, and pristine alpine lakes. The landscape exemplifies the raw, dramatic geology of New Zealand's South Island.
Did you know?
- Part of Southern Alps with 16 summits exceeding 3,000 meters elevation.
- Mount Aspiring (Tititea) dominates region at 3,033 meters (9,951 feet).
- More than 3,000 glaciers cover the Southern Alps range system.
- Cascading valleys create Alpine tramping paradise with expert-level routes.
Frequently asked questions
How far can you see from Cascade Range?
On a clear day the terrain allows a line of sight of up to 164 km from Cascade Range. The average visible distance across all 360 directions is 16.7 km. Atmospheric conditions (haze, humidity) usually reduce practical visibility below the terrain-limited maximum.
What is the farthest point visible from Cascade Range?
The farthest terrain visible from Cascade Range lies 164 km to the southeast, at an elevation of 0 m. Earth's curvature and atmospheric refraction are accounted for in this calculation.
How high is Cascade Range?
The observation point at Cascade Range sits at 1,840 m above sea level (Copernicus GLO-30 elevation model).
How is this visibility map calculated?
UpToWhere traces lines of sight in 360 directions from the observer using 30 m-resolution Copernicus terrain data, correcting for Earth curvature and standard atmospheric refraction. You can run the same analysis for any point on Earth with the free calculator.
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