Crackneck Point lookout
If you’re into whale watching, the Central Coast’s Crackneck Point lookout and picnic area is ideal. Its views over The Entrance and Shelly Beach also look great in photos.
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Monkey Face lookout
Monkey Face lookout provides excellent scenic views over the Martinsville Valley, with space for a picnic.
- Where
- Watagans National Park in North Coast
The Narrow Place lookout
For scenic views of Hunter Valley, you can't go past The Narrow Place lookout in Watagans National Park. Visit this historic lookout, near Cessnock, to go sightseeing or birdwatching.
- Where
- Watagans National Park in North Coast
Mount Olive lookout
Mount Olive Lookout is only a short walk from Ironbark picnic area in Popran National Park on the central coast and offers scenic views over Popran Creek.
- Where
- Popran National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Muirs lookout
Muirs lookout at Jilliby State Conservation Area displays amazing scenic views from the Watagan Range overlooking neighbouring townships.
Pelican Beach Road lookout
Pelican Beach Road lookout offers scenic views over The Entrance and Pelican Beach and is a great spot for whale watching. The beach is popular for fishing and surfing.
Point Stephens Lighthouse and Fingal Island
Take a boat or kayak to Fingal Island and explore Point Stephens Lighthouse and historic ruins.
- Where
- Tomaree National Park in North Coast
Somersby Falls picnic area
A great place to picnic on the Central Coast, Somersby Falls offers barbecues and picnic tables in a lush rainforest complete with waterfalls and a walking track.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Where
- Brisbane Water National Park in Sydney and surrounds
The Coast walking track
Enjoy scenic views and wildflowers along The Coast walking track near Bateau Bay. This is a great winter walk, and there are excellent spots for whale watching along this easy walk in Wyrrabalong National Park.
- Distance
- 3km one-way
- Time
- 1hr 15min - 1hr 45min
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Where
- Wyrrabalong National Park in Sydney and surrounds
Tomaree Head Summit walk
Tomaree Head Summit walk offers a short but challenging hike and picturesque ocean views across Port Stephens and beyond. Enjoy a well-earned lunch at the summit on the bench by the lookout.
- Distance
- 2.2km return
- Time
- 1hr 30min - 2hrs
- Grade
- Grade 5
- Where
- Tomaree National Park in North Coast
