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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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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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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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McConnell Lookout & Park – Renay Robinson Dve, Dirnbir, QLD

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Category: Community | Public Space, Lookout | View, Natural POI, and Park | Garden | Reserve
Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
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For those looking for a picnic with panoramic views, then ‘McConnell Lookout’ is idyllic.  Set 356 m above sea level, the views across the valley, the township of Gayndah, the orchards and farmlands, the Burnett River, to the mountain ranges in the distance are truly breathtaking.  A viewing platform hangs on the edge, providing the best opportunity to really absorb the panorama eastward and Read more…

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Archers Lookout – Entrance off E Maud St, Gayndah, QLD

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Category: Lookout | View and Natural POI
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‘Archers Lookout’ is just a short walk from Gayndah’s town centre, in the ‘Upper Burnett’ region of Queensland.  As one follows the service road off E Maud Street, the incline becomes quite precipitous resulting in amazing views in all directions. This amazing rocky structure seems to suddenly jut out from the surrounding landscape and is dominant in many of the sceneries in and around Gayndah. Read more…

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Boardwalk Views – Western Pde, Point Leo, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View and Natural POI
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Walking along the northern end of Western Parade in Point Leo, a cliff top boardwalk which continues further with a walking trail, reveals the most breathtaking views across Western Port.   Seating along the boardwalk encourages a pause, to take in the views.  A little further along, picnic tables nestled amidst the vegetation are also perfectly positioned to make the most of this Read more…

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Views across the River Flats c 1850’s – 2 Merrick St, Stratford, Gippsland, VIC

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Category: Historical POI's 1841-1860, Historical, Lookout | View, Natural POI, Site | Commerce, and Site | Cultural
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Wandering along Merrick Street, in Stratford, Victoria, delights in breathtaking and expansive views down upon the Avon River → across the river flats → and to the mountains in the distance. It would appear from the ‘Plan of Stratford’ (c 1855), and, from the remaining historic structures that line Merrick Street, that perhaps Merrick Street was originally, the main road of the township.  Oh, the magnificent views those 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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Cutagee Lake & Beach – 3599 Tathra Bermagui Rd, Cuttagee, NSW

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Category: Beach, Lake | Lagoon | Estuary, Lookout | View, Natural POI, RA-Picnic Tables, and Rest Area (RA)
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Longitude: 150.053863      Latitude: -36.489535 Travelling along the Tathra-Bermagui Road, the road meanders – up and down – through stunning sceneries changing from towering forests of Spotted Gums featuring understories of ancient Cycads – to the calm waters of the inlets and lagoons – often traversed by the iconic timber one-lane bridges. The NSW Coastal Cycad – Macrozamia Communis Cycads are Read more…

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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
Pet Friendly: 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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Lookout – ‘Crunchie Point’, Point Leo Ring Rd, Point Leo, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View and Natural POI
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The lookout overlooking the north-eastern-most aspect of the Point Leo promontory, enjoys fantastic views of the Western Port coastline, the bay and across to Phillip Island – a perfect vantage point from which to inspect the surf conditions, indulge in a spot of photography, or just relax and take in the picturesque scenery before you. A large, sealed car park abuts this viewing platform.  Beach Read more…

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Viewing Platform – ‘Bill Fraser Park’, Torquay, Hervey Bay, QLD

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Category: Lookout | View, Natural POI, Amenities & Facilities, and Shelter | Pavilion
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This Viewing Platform offers exquisite views out, across Hervey Bay, where one can watch a bundle of activity – with people kayaking, sailing, jet skiing, walking, and many, many, other activities.  A perfect spot to sit down and relax with the cool ocean breeze, whilst being amidst the trees of the beautiful ‘Bill Fraser Park‘. ‘Bill Fraser Park’ facilities include:  Public Toilets, Read more…

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Lookout – ‘Site of Collins Settlement c 1803’, 4 Leggett Way, Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View and Natural POI
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Leaving the car ahead of the entrance entitled ‘Collins Settlement 1803 – the First Official European Settlement in Victoria‘, a short stroll of only 225 m along a mostly bitumen pathway will reveal another lookout which takes in the beauty of both ‘Sullivan Bay’ and ‘Cameron’s Bight’.  Further information signage reveals the geological evolution of the area, the sunklands between the Fault Lines, of which 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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JP Fawkner Lookout – ‘Site of Collins Settlement c 1803’, 4 Leggett Way, Sorrento, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View and Natural POI
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Leaving the car ahead of the entrance entitled ‘Collins Settlement 1803 – the First Official European Settlement in Victoria‘, a short stroll of only 160 m along a mostly bitumen pathway will reveal the ‘JP Fawkner Lookout’ which overlooks a beautiful cove housing a multiple of yachts and boats, as well as a jetty. The lookout is sited at what was once know as the 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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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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Lower Car Park – Portsea Back Beach (Surf) – Portsea Ocean Beach Access Lower Rd, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Car Park | Disabled, Car Park | Large Vehicles, Car Park, Infrastructure | Landmark, Lookout | View, and Natural POI
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The lower car park Portsea’s ‘Back Beach‘ on the Mornington Peninsula, affords a viewing area with bench seats to relax and enjoy the panoramic views of this stunning coastline.  Public toilets and outdoor showers are also provided at this locale.  Situate only some 36 m above sea level, this carpark provides shorter trip down a walkway, which includes stairs, to the beautiful beach Read more…

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Iluka River Beach – West of Moriartys Wall Rd, Iluka, NSW

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Category: Beach, Lake | Lagoon | Estuary, Lookout | View, and Natural POI
The township of Iluka in New South Wales is surrounded by ocean beaches, river beaches, world heritage forests, national parks and a mountain of history. Taking a detour off Queen Street onto Moriarty’s Wall Road, will present a beautiful stretch of sandy beach leading to the calm waters of the Clarence River. From this vantage point, the extent of the break walls 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
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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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Views over Sunset Cove – Opposite 64 Newlands Dve, Paynesville, Gippsland, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View and Natural POI
Taking a stroll from the township of Paynesville, heading westward, the road splits:  one being the ‘low road’ (Sunset Drive) – the other being the ‘high road’ (Newlands Drive).  Both enjoy stunning views across Newlands Arm, and both will lead to the delightful beach and picnic area located at Sunset Cove. Whether you have ascended the stairs leading up the escarpment Read more…