View Point is a tourist attraction on Main Road in Clifton, on Christchurch's seaside edge below the Port Hills, and holds a perfect 5.0 rating from its single Google review. A good coastal lookout is all about conditions: Christchurch's nor'wester can haze out the distant hills, while a clear day after rain lays bare the Southern Alps' snow line, Lyttelton Harbour and the bold cliffs along this shore. Regulars time their visits for morning light or the hour before sunset, and bring a windproof layer, because exposed hill and sea viewpoints run several degrees cooler than the suburbs below. It also pays to check access before setting out, as many lookouts are roadside stops rather than staffed sites with facilities. For anyone heading out towards Sumner and Taylors Mistake, View Point makes a natural stop on the way.