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The following is a comprehensive list of Lookouts / Views offering unique perspectives of the naturally occurring landscape and are available to the Public for their Enjoyment & Well-being. The Lookouts / Views are useful for understanding the Geography & Topography of the land, and are iconic Tourist Attractions, Points of Interest & Things to See.
Lookouts / Views are a Sub Category of Natural POI.



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Matthew Flinders Lookout c 1799 – Dayman Park, Urangan, Hervey Bay, QLD

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Category: Historical POI's 1861-1880, Historical, Lookout | View, Site | Memorial, Monument, Natural POI, and Site | Explore, Pioneer
Disabled Access: Yes
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A beautiful monument located on the edge of the escarpment overlooking Hervey Bay, at Dayman Park, Urangan, Queensland, celebrates the incredible skills of Matthew Flinders during his 1799 voyage developing maps of the newly discovered ‘Terra Australis’, as well as Lieutenant Joseph Dayman’s successful navigation of the challenging ‘Great Sandy Strait’. Excerpt – Map “New Holland & Asiatic Isles” for ‘Thomsons New Read more…

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Viewing Platform – Point Leo Ring Rd, Point Leo, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View and Natural POI
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Located almost a third of the way down the wooden steps to the beach, a viewing platform lookout area bestows the most amazing views of the surf and stunning waters of Western Port, with Phillip Island as the backdrop . . . This lookout area is serviced by a large, gravel car park which also abuts Raws Reserve. Other facilities provided at this location Read more…

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Arthurs Seat Summit Lookout – Opposite 791 Arthurs Seat Rd, Arthurs Seat, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View, Mountain, Natural Landmark, and Natural POI
Disabled Access: Yes
Located atop the summit of Arthurs Seat, a large stone edged platform commands immense views across Port Phillip Bay to Melbourne, Mt Dandenong, the Mornington Peninsula, and, a little further eastward, across to Western Port. Bordering on the Arthurs Seat State Park, picnic and park facilities are a plenty, as well as rest rooms.  For those wishing for a more formal eatery, a restaurant Read more…

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Pier – Opposite 431 Charlton Esplanade, Torquay, Hervey Bay, QLD

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Category: Infrastructure | Landmark, Lookout | View, Natural POI, and Pier | Jetty
Disabled Access: Yes
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The ‘Ernie Organ Park‘ precinct features a pier which extends out onto the water bestowing tremendous views of the Hervey Bay – stretching from Point Vernon to the Urangan Pier. On a clear day, Fraser Island can also be seen in the distance.  For those with a keen eye, a lot of luck and patience, at the right time of year (July to November) you might Read more…

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Kings Falls Lookout – ‘Kings Falls Circuit Walk’, Arthurs Seat State Park, Arthurs Seat, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View, Forest | Bush | Reserve, Natural POI, and Waterfall
A beautiful trail meanders its way through a varied landscape that includes the typical Australian bush, grasslands, fern gullies, she-oak forests, banksias, bracken, cliff edges – and all within a circuit which is only 1 km in length. Approximately midway, a lookout embraces a steep gorge that literally falls away beneath you.  The dramatic landscape presents a trickling waterfall which is barely visible through Read more…

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Lookout Walkway – London Bridge, Sth End London Bridge Rd, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View and Natural POI
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A 125 m long ‘Lookout Walkway’ can be accessed from the southern perimeter of the ‘London Bridge Car Park‘, on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria.  Be sure to have the camera ready as the views from the many vantage points along this cliff edge walkway are outstanding.  The eastern end bestows views all the way to Cape Schanck, whereas at the Read more…

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River & Lake Views – Sth End of Punt Rd, Metung, Gippsland, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View, Natural POI, and River | Creek
Heading south from the ‘Harry Clues Memorial Park‘ situate on the banks of the Tambo River in Johnsonville, Victoria, runs a well maintained gravel road that hugs the banks of the river until the ingress into Lake King is revealed. Lake King is one of the large lakes that join together to form the enormous Gippsland lakes and river system.  The Tambo River is Read more…

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Monument to Harold Holt c 1967 – Defence Rd, Cheviot Beach, Point Nepean National Park, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Historical POI's 1961-1980, Historical, Lookout | View, Site | Memorial, Monument, Natural POI, and Site | Cultural
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The monument positioned to overlook Cheviot Beach reads: The 17th Prime Minister of Australia disappeared at this location on the 17th December 1967 – holding office for just short of 2 years from the 26th January 1966 until his disappearance . . . Incidentally, it was on this same beach in the year of 1887 that 35 lives were lost Read more…

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Viewing Platform – Opposite 124 Shoreline Dve, Golden Beach, Gippsland, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View and Natural POI
The viewing platform reveals the stunning and expansive Golden Beach.  Sand, surf and sea as far as the eye can see – in both directions. Observe the activity from the viewing platform, people in the distance walking for miles, surf fishing, metal detecting, relaxing in the sun.  Be mesmerised by the waves rolling in . . .  absorb the unharnessed Read more…

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Number 16 Surf Beach – Sth End Number Sixteen Access Rd, Rye, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Bay | Ocean, Beach, Lookout | View, and Natural POI
The ‘Number Sixteen’ surf beach in Rye on Victoria, provides an amazing variety of attractions and beauty, sandy beach coves nestled between rocky outcrops, as well as the opportunity to explore numerous trails that lead through the dunes, along the clifftops, through dense vegetation which will often suddenly disburse to reveal the most enormous and stunning views across Bass Strait and along the ocean Read more…

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Views across the Mighty Snowy River to the Ocean – Marine Pde, Marlo, Gippsland, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View and Natural POI
This cliff top vantage point in Marlo, Victoria, delights in views across the tranquil waters of the mighty Snowy River Estuary, to the sand dunes and pounding ocean of Bass Strait just beyond . . . Fishing, boating, surf fishing, kayaking, picnics on the sand dunes, children splashing in the water – all are enjoying the stunning surrounds of Marlo. A delightful walking Read more…

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The Bluff Lookout – Eagle Point, Gippsland, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View and Natural POI
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A short diversion ascending a service road from Rivermouth Road, will reveal the most stunning views across fields, mountain ranges, the infamous silt jetties, rivers and lakes.  Perched high above the Mitchell River is the elevated vantage point known as ‘The Bluff” at Eagle Point in Victoria.  The Mitchell River feeds into the Gippsland Lakes forming the longest silt jetties Read more…

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Truck Parking Area Views – Burnett Hwy, Mundowran, QLD

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Category: Lookout | View, Natural POI, Picnic Table, Amenities & Facilities, RA-Large Vehicles, RA-Pet Friendly, RA-Picnic Tables, RA-Shelter, Rest Area (RA), and Shelter | Pavilion
Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
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Longitude:  151.311537      Latitude:  -25.573371 Travelling along the beautiful stretch of road between Eidsvold and Mundubbera in Queensland, a Truck Parking Area provides the perfect opportunity to take a moment to savour the views – breathtaking !! Rolling hills that expand in every direction – the peace and tranquility – as the Burnett Highway is not overly busy . . . Read more…

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Osprey Viewing Platform – Opposite 517 Charlton Esplanade, Urangan, Hervey Bay, QLD

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Category: Lookout | View and Natural POI
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Atop a groin which stretches into the sea, a walkway and viewing platform provide tremendous views of Hervey Bay – stretching all the way from Point Vernon to the west, to, the magnificent Urangan Pier and Fraser Island, to the east. As well as the views, there is a tall landing platform for the magnificent Osprey that frequent the area.  Watching them glide, seemingly effortlessly, through the air – Read more…

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Capture the Views – McMillan St at Wellsford St Intersection, Stratford, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View and Natural POI
Traversing the streets and walking trails of Stratford, Victoria, the views and landscapes are breathtaking.  The river flats of the Avon River extend as far as the eye can see – escarpments, fields, bush, farms, sparkling river waters, mountains . . .  Even during the heat of Summer the fields look green . . . The history of the town Read more…

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Viewing Platform – Opposite 536 Charlton Esplanade, Urangan, Hervey Bay, QLD

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Category: Lookout | View and Natural POI
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Set on top of a groin which stretches into the sea, this ‘Viewing Platform’ bestows tremendous views across the stunning Hervey Bay – stretching from Point Vernon to your left, to, the historic Urangan Pier and Fraser Island to your right.  One can really appreciate the length of the ‘Urangan Pier’ from this vantage point – as it stretches 868 m out into the Read more…

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Coppin’s Lookout (formerly Mt Coppin Rotunda) c 1870’s – Sth End Ocean Beach Rd, Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Approaching Sorrento’s breathtakingly beautiful surf beach, or ‘Back Beach’ as it is most commonly referred to, one of the features that strikes you upon the approach is the beautiful lookout set high above . . . The views bestowed on the way to, and, from ‘Coppin’s Lookout’ itself are spectacular !!!  The ruggedness of the coastline stretching along Bass Strait, the surf, the ocean, Read more…

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Viewing Platform – Rye Foreshore, opposite 2603 Point Nepean Rd, Rye, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View and Natural POI
Though only some 11 m above sea level, this viewing platform elevates you to above the tree line, producing massive and expansive views across Port Phillip Bay. You will find this viewing platform along a beautiful walking trail that meanders its way through coastal woodland, offering many points of entry / exit to the stunning beach, or, on to Point Nepean Road (Nepean Read more…

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Lookout – ‘Whitecliffs’, Opposite 2545 Point Nepean Rd, Rye, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View, Natural Landmark, and Natural POI
Located approximately 1 km west of the Rye Pier, the ‘Whitecliffs’ lookout platform is some 9.8 m above sea level and yet delivers the most beautiful and panoramic views across Port Phillip Bay. Not only are the view outstanding, but following the trail down in an easterly direction, a reconstructed Lime Kiln is nestled in the cliff side as well as some picnic tables Read more…

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Murrays Lookout c 1802 – Arthurs Seat Rd, Arthurs Seat, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Historical POI's 1801-1820, Historical, Lookout | View, Site | Memorial, Monument, Natural POI, and Site | Explore, Pioneer
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Located on one of the reasonably tight curves of Arthurs Seat Road, the trees suddenly open to reveal an enormous view over northern and western Port Phillip Bay.  Embarking on the trip to the summit of Arthurs Seat from Dromana, the road climbs rather steeply, at an estimated 10% gradient – some sections are of course steeper than others, and include some very tight Read more…