Newbys lookout

Type

Lookouts

Where

Coorabakh National Park in North Coast

Accessibility

Easy

Opening times

Newbys lookout is always open but may have to close at times due to flood events, poor weather or fire danger.

What to
bring

Hat, sunscreen, drinking water

Please note

• The weather in this area can be extreme and unpredictable, so please ensure you’re well-prepared for your visit.
• There is limited/no mobile reception in this park
• Remember to take your binoculars if you want to go birdwatching

One of several great lookouts in Coorabakh National Park, Newbys lookout is perched on the edge of the sandstone Landsdowne escarpment, with stellar views over the flat expanse of Manning Valley. A wooden ramp leads up to the lookout, making it accessible to everyone.

In the distance are blue hills and scattered settlements; closer at hand are beautiful forests of blackbutt eucalyptus trees, forming a dense canopy teeming with birdlife. Indeed, birdwatching is superb here: at Flat Rock lookout, wedge-tailed eagles and peregrine falcons nest nearby, often coasting on the wind currents above the viewing area.

Also, like the other lookouts around Coorabakh, there are a number of tables available, offering a great picnicking opportunity before heading to the park’s other attractions and vantage points over the surrounding landscape. Alternatively, try Starrs Creek picnic area set beneath the lush rainforest.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info