The Narrow Place lookout

The Narrow Place lookout is in the far northern precinct of Watagans National Park. To get there:

From the north:

• Turn off Sandy Creek Road, at Quorrobolong, onto Heaton Road.
• Follow Heaton Road south, uphill past the cattle grid, to the top of the hill.
• Turn right onto Georges Road and follow this unsealed trail for 5.6km to the lookout

From the south:

• Turn off Freemans Drive, at Cooranbong, onto Mount Faulk Road and follow it uphill onto the gravel road.
• Veer left, past the turn-off to Heaton lookout.
• Continue past the junction of Watagan Forest Road, to the left and past the Old Watagan Forest headquarters, to the intersection of Georges Road.
• Turn left onto Georges Road and follow for 5.6km until you reach the lookout

If you're driving, please ensure you use caution when parking at this location as there is a steep vertical drop to the valley below.

Road quality

Check the weather before you set out as the road to The Narrow Place lookout can become slippery when it rains

• Unsealed roads

Vehicle access

• 2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

• 4WD required in wet weather

Parking

There is limited parking available at The Narrow Place lookout.

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Watagans National Park.

Spring

Camp at Gap Creek or Bangalow campground and enjoy a campfire as the sun sets.

Summer

Cooling off at Boarding House Dam is especially popular during summer months Enjoy the moist and cool Circuit walking track .

Winter

Late winter sees the bloom of Illawara flame trees which can be seen across the valley from Gap Creek lookout Check out the views from the various lookouts, while the air is crisp and clean .

Drinking water is not available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.

• The Narrow Place lookout factsheet
• The Narrow Place lookout map (3MB pdf)