Pipers lookout
South East Forest National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Pipers lookout.
Getting there and parking
Pipers lookout is in the northern part of South East Forest National Park, about 15km from Bemboka and not far from Nimmitabel. To get there drive along the Snowy Mountains Highway west from Bega or south-east from Cooma.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Parking is available along a broad shoulder of the Snowy Mountains Highway, next to Pipers lookout.
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in South East Forest National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Head to the Bombala River in the early morning or late afternoon to see platypuses - look for circular ripple patterns in the water.
Spring
See Nunnocks Swamp and grasslands in its spring bloom glory.
Summer
A great time for a walk in the park – try the easy Goodenia Rainforest walk through a lush gully of ferns covered by a dense canopy of tall lilly pilly trees.
Winter
After a day exploring, get cosy in front of an open fire at historic Alexanders Hut, Nunnocks Swap.
Facilities
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - easy
This area is fully wheelchair accessible
- Toilet facilities are wheelchair accessible
- The boardwalk to the lookout is wheelchair accessible
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.

Park info
- in South East Forest National Park in the South Coast and Snowy Mountains regions
South East Forest National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.