Scarborough View Point is a lookout on Summit Road above Sumner, Christchurch, rated 4.9 from 102 reviewers who single out the views, the nearby walks and the lovely drive up, along with honest warnings about the wind and the narrow road. Hilltop lookouts are all about timing: conditions on an exposed summit can change fast, and a clear morning can turn into a gusty, grey afternoon, so it pays to check the forecast and pack a windproof layer. Regulars also know a good viewpoint works at whatever level of effort suits; some take the longer tracks, others simply park and enjoy the panorama from the car, which on a wild day is a perfectly sensible plan. Ridge roads like these are often narrow with traffic both ways, so drive them slowly and use the passing places. On a clear Christchurch day, few quick stops can match the outlook from this summit above Sumner and the coast.