Vista Point picnic area

Type

Picnic areas

Where

Mount Hyland Nature Reserve

Accessibility

Hard

Price

Free

What to
bring

Hat, sunscreen, drinking water

Please note

• The weather in the 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 go bird watching

There’s no need to book ahead for this magnificent lunch spot with superb mountain views. Tucked away in Mount Hyland Nature Reserve, Vista Point picnic area boasts breathtaking scenic views across vast wilderness. Located between Dorrigo and Grafton, this wild and remote spot is a short detour off Chaelundi Road, ideal for those who love bushwalking and birdwatching, and nature-lovers on a 4WD tour.

Stop and inhale the pristine rainforest air and feel the tranquillity descend. As you unwrap your sandwiches, gaze across the million-dollar views of Chaelundi Wilderness to the incredible Gibraltar Range National Park over 70km away.

The crisp clear days of autumn and winter are perfect for taking in the 180-degree vista. Be sure to keep an eye on the sky as majestic wedge-tailed eagles are often seen surfing the updrafts near this sky-high picnic spot.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info