Staples lookout
Brisbane Water National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Staples lookout.
Getting there and parking
Staples lookout is on the eastern side of Woy Woy Road, approximately 5km south of Kariong and 7km north of Woy Woy. Coming from either direction, there are prominent signposts marked ‘Lookout 300m.'
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available in a gravel carpark at Staples lookout.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Brisbane Water National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
The cooler weather makes it a perfect time to find a waterfall walking track, and keep an eye out for ancient Aboriginal engravings along the way.
Spring
Pack a picnic lunch and soak up the delightful sights and sounds of spring. Relax among the wildflowers and wildlife as the Hawkesbury River flows by.
Summer
Take advantage of the warmer summer weather and paddle down Patonga Creek or Mooney Mooney Creek in a canoe.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
15°C and 27°C
Highest recorded
43.8°C
Winter temperature
Average
5°C and 19°C
Lowest recorded
-4.2°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
218.4mm
Facilities
Picnic tables
Carpark
Step-free access
The lookout is flat and step-free, with a concrete lookout platform and a paved path to either side of the lookout platform.
- Step-free outdoor pathways
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - easy
Staples lookout is flat and step-free, with a concrete lookout platform and a paved pathway that leads to either side of the lookout platform.
The paved pathway leads along the carpark and onto a single picnic table.
Prohibited
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Park info
- in Brisbane Water National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region
Two picnic areas in Brisbane Water National Park close in the evening:
- Girrakool picnic area is open 7am to 8pm during daylight savings and is open 7am to 6pm at other times
- Somersby Falls picnic area is open 8am to 8pm during daylight savings and is open 8am to 5pm at other times
Other areas of Brisbane Water National Park will be open at all times, however may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. The park has pay machines that accept both card and coins, or you can pay via the Park'nPay app.
Other fees:
You will need a permit to hold a wedding or undertake commercial photography within the park.
Buy annual pass