Norths Lookout
Woomargama National Park
Overview
Offering scenic views of Murray Valley, Snowy Mountains and Riverina, see Australian landscapes from Norths lookout, where you can picnic and relax.
- Type
- Lookouts
- What to
bring - Hat, sunscreen, drinking water
- Please note
- The weather in this area can be extreme and unpredictable, so please ensure you’re well-prepared for your visit.
- There is limited mobile reception in this park
- Remember to take your binoculars if you want to birdwatch
At about 1000m above sea level, Norths lookout is where you go when you want to see for miles. This natural granite platform offers 180-degree scenic views of entire regions: Upper Murray Valley, the western face of Snowy Mountains, Riverina district and the town of Holbrook. There’s an interpretive board onsite to help you identify this outstanding Australian landscape.
You’ll need your 4WD to get here and once you’ve arrived you won’t be disappointed. Be sure to take your binoculars and camera on this sightseeing visit as you’ll want to photograph and remember these scenic views well beyond your time here.
Near the lookout, you’ll also see beautiful flowers, especially during spring. Common fringe myrtle and native fuchsia, with its red bell-like blossoms, all compete for your attention. Birdwatchers should note that birds of prey are known to swoop through the sky near the lookout, and wallabies often visit this area.
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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/norths-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 Woomargama National Park in the Murray-Riverina and Snowy Mountains regions
Woomargama 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 Norths Lookout.
Getting there and parking
Norths lookout is in the western section of Woomargama National Park. To get there:
- From Albury, travel north on Hume Highway.
- Take the Woomargama exit
- Turn right into Tunnel Road and travel about 10km
- Turn left on to Tin Mines trail and travel about 13km to Norths lookout
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Norths lookout can become boggy when it rains.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- All roads require 4WD vehicle
Weather restrictions
- Dry weather only
Parking
Parking is available, a short walk from Norths lookout.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Woomargama National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
The crisp air offers excellent conditions for exploring either on foot or by mountain bike.
Spring
Many of the wildflowers are in bloom; including the pale-pink common fringe myrtle; native fuchsia, with its red bell-shaped flowers, and the yellow bitter-peas.
Summer
Camp in the bushland by Basin Creek, where it's cool, at Tin Mines campground.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
16°C and 30°C
Highest recorded
43.7°C
Winter temperature
Average
5°C and 16°C
Lowest recorded
–2.8°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
August
Driest month
February
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
124mm
Facilities
- You'll need to bring your own drinking water
- You are encouraged to bring gas or fuel stoves, especially in summer during the fire season.
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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
Norths Lookout is in Woomargama National Park. Here are just some of the reasons why this park is special:
Outstanding attractions
This wild landscape offers activities for all. Pitch a tent at one of the two campgrounds and use it as a base for exploring the surrounds. Pull on your hiking boots and hit the many trails that cross the park. They also offer a great ride if you fancy testing your limits on a mountain bike. It doesn't have to be quite so full-on though. There are many beautiful wildflowers and animals that are best observed quietly, and photographers will love the view from Norths lookout.
- Norths Lookout Offering scenic views of Murray Valley, Snowy Mountains and Riverina, see Australian landscapes from Norths lookout, where you can picnic and relax.
- Tunnel Road picnic area Located at the entrance to Woormagama National Park, near Holbrook, Tunnel Road picnic area is an idyllic spot where you can experience birdwatching, walking and wildflower displays in spring.
Slice of history
Talk about an interesting past - Woomargama has just that. In 1924, explorers Hamilton Hume and William Hovell set off from Sydney to see if there was an overland route to Melbourne. While you're there, you'll appreciate how difficult their hiking must've been. Hume and Hovell walking track, a 440km bushwalking trail from Yass to Albury, almost directly follows their footsteps. Before it was named a national park, parts of Woomargama were mined for tin and used as grazing land.
Tall timber
Situated in the transition zone between the mountainous NSW south-west slopes and the broad plains of the Riverina district, Woomargama has a vast range of forest and woodland communities. It contains the largest remnant community of box woodlands on the south-west slopes and is also home to the rare phantom wattle, which flowers golden yellow in spring.
- Norths Lookout Offering scenic views of Murray Valley, Snowy Mountains and Riverina, see Australian landscapes from Norths lookout, where you can picnic and relax.
Wild things
Some of the more common animals you'll see are echidnas, wombats, gliders, kangaroos and wallabies. These natives are best spotted in the early morning or late afternoon when they're most active. There are rare creatures too: listen for the 'ark' calls of the brown toadlet which lives in burrows or under rocks. Look upwards to catch a flash of colour as a bright green superb parrot flies overhead.
- Tunnel Road picnic area Located at the entrance to Woormagama National Park, near Holbrook, Tunnel Road picnic area is an idyllic spot where you can experience birdwatching, walking and wildflower displays in spring.