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Big Nellie lookout and picnic area

Coorabakh National Park

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Overview

Big Nellie, in Coorabakh National Park, and the scenic lookout at its base offers a vantage point for photography and birdwatching, as well as a great place to picnic.

Type
Lookouts
Where
Coorabakh National Park in North Coast
Accessibility
Medium
Opening times

Big Nellie lookout and picnic area 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

Big Nellie is one of the main attractions of Coorabakh National Park. It’s an imposing rock plug that soars more than 500m above sea level, reminding visitors of an earlier time when the Australian landscape was still being created by volcanoes and earthquakes.

The best place to see scenic Big Nellie is right near its base, where a handy platform has been built to give clear views over the rocky hump. Take the opportunity of a great backdrop to do some family photography, or if you’re keen on birdwatching, this is a great place to spot some of the local birdlife.

Right near the lookout are several tables, making this a good choice as a place to picnic as well. Take advantage of the lookout and then settle down to a leisurely lunch, or consider Starrs Creek picnic area for a shadier alternative in the lush rainforest.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info

 

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