Misty Creek lookout
Guy Fawkes River National Park
Overview
Fire affected area
Some areas of this park were affected by fire in 2019/2020. You’ll notice some changes to the landscape, as well as signs of recovery. Some areas may remain closed for longer to allow habitat to recover or because we’re repairing park infrastructure. Stay safe with these after-fire tips for visitors.
Enjoy scenic views from Misty Creek lookout over Guy Fawkes River Gorge, near Coffs Harbour, and Chaelundi campground.
- Type
- Lookouts
- Where
- Guy Fawkes River National Park
- Price
- Free
- What to
bring - Drinking water
- Please note
- The lookout is 50m from Misty Creek Road.
- This park is in a remote location, so please ensure you’re well-prepared, bring appropriate clothing and equipment and advise a family member or friend of your travel plans.
Park yourself on a granite boulder or bench and take a little time to enjoy some truly scenic views over the Guy Fawkes River Gorge at Misty Creek lookout. Here, you can see the interlocking ranges reach far into the distant tablelands.
This beautiful scenic lookout is just 50 metres up a gentle slope from the carpark and isn’t far from Chaelundi campground.
Watch for brush-tailed rock wallabies around Misty Creek lookout and other cliff top lookouts and keep an eye to the sky for hunting wedge-tailed eagles and peregrine falcons.
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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
Operated by
- Glen Innes office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6739 0700
- npws.ntab@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 68 Church Street, Glen Innes NSW 2370
Park info
- in Guy Fawkes River National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
Guy Fawkes River National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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