Kosekai lookout
Dunggir National Park
Overview
Kosekai lookout offers a scenic lookout over the expansive Nambucca Valley all the way to the coast, with picnic tables and good opportunities for birdwatching.
- Type
- Lookouts
- Where
- Dunggir National Park in North Coast
- Accessibility
- Medium
- What to
bring - Hat, sunscreen, drinking water
- Please note
- There is limited mobile reception in this park
- Remember to take your binoculars if you want to go birdwatching
Dunggir National Park is blessed with a rugged terrain of steep rainforest ravines and ridges of soaring eucalyptus trees. Kosekai lookout is one of the best places to appreciate the raw beauty of the place. Perched right near the edge of a major drop, visitors will find a generous panorama over the Nambucca Valley all the way to the NSW coast more than 30km away. Several peaks are plainly visible too, including the impressive Mount Yarrahapinni rising in the distance.
This scenic lookout is good to visit at any time of year, with flowers blooming in the spring. But for particularly crisp views, schedule a stop in winter. Be sure to bring binoculars for birdwatching: rainforest pigeons like the wompoo fruit dove roost in the area.
To stretch out your visit into the afternoon, consider packing lunch, particularly in the warmer months. Supplied picnic tables offer a tantalising reason to settle down with the family and enjoy the stellar view for a little longer.
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Local alerts
For the latest updates on fires, closures and other alerts in this area, see https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/lookouts/kosekai-lookout/local-alerts
General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Park info
- in Dunggir National Park in the North Coast region
Dunggir National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Kosekai lookout.
Getting there and parking
Kosekai lookout is in the central precinct of Dunggir National Park. To get there:
- From Bowraville, drive north west along North Arm Road
- Turn left in to Lower Bucka Bendinni Road
- Turn left into Hanging Rock Road and continue into Dunggir National Park
- Turn left into Kosekai Road and continue for approximately 1.3km to the lookout.
Road quality
The gravel road to Kosekai lookout is long, steep and bumpy.
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Kosekai lookout can become boggy when it rains.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- All roads require 4WD vehicle
Weather restrictions
- 4WD required in wet weather
Parking
There's parking at Kosekai lookout along Kosekai Road.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Dunggir National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Spring
Spring offers the most comfortable temperatures to visit the park, and some hillsides bloom in the unmistakable red of flame trees, particularly around Kosekai lookout.
Winter
The crisp air of winter provides the clearest views of the surrounding region, so photographers should come mid-year or in late Autumn.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
17.4°C and 28.8°C
Highest recorded
43°C
Winter temperature
Average
6.3°C and 20.3°C
Lowest recorded
-1.8°C
Facilities
- Drinking water is limited or not available in this area, so it’s a good idea to bring your own.
- You’re encouraged to bring gas or fuel stoves, especially in summer during the fire season.
Picnic tables
Step-free access
The lookout is flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over hard-packed ground and grass to reach the lookout railing.
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Accessibility
Disability access level - medium
Kosekai lookout is flat and step-free, but there are no pathways. You'll need to cross over hard-packed ground and grass to reach the lookout railing and the picnic table.
The road leading to the lookout is unsealed gravel and is long, steep and at times rough. People with mobility restrictions may need assistance to cross over this surface.
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.
Learn more
Kosekai lookout is in Dunggir National Park. Here are just some of the reasons why this park is special:
Endangered animals
The steep, often inaccessible terrain means many of the animals that call Dunggir National Park home are difficult to see. But there are a whole range of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, and the park features at least twelves species that are threatened or endangered, including the koala, powerful owl, spaghnum frog, and parma wallaby. Keep your eyes open in case you get lucky, and bring a pair of binoculars for superb birdwatching. You're sure to hear lyrebirds and the wompoo fruit-dove as you travel through the varied forest communities and terrain elevations.
- Kosekai lookout Kosekai lookout offers a scenic lookout over the expansive Nambucca Valley all the way to the coast, with picnic tables and good opportunities for birdwatching.
Rich in Aboriginal culture
Dunggir National Park lies within the territory of the Gumbaynggir People - a territory extending from Grafton all the way south to Nambucca River. The park is named in respect to their Traditional Owners, and Gumbaynggir People continue to visit the area today for bush foods and medicines. Many features of the land and waterways, as well as local plants and animals, contribute to a rich heritage of dreaming stories and cultural learning that is passed down through generations. Bowra Sugarloaf, for example, the highest peak in the park, holds considerable spiritual significance. The NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service works with local Aboriginal communities to protect this heritage for the future.