All Lookout | View in Australia

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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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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Northern Lookout – ‘Seawinds Gardens’, Arthurs Seat State Park, Arthurs Seat, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View and Natural POI
Disabled Access: Yes
As the name would suggest, the ‘Northern Lookout’ embraces the colossal views available from the northern face of ‘Arthurs Seat’.  Encompassing the eastern coastline of the Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne (dead ahead, some 60 km across Port Phillip Bay), Mt Dandenong to the north-east and Mt Macedon to the north-west – closer at hand, the trail to the Matthew Flinders Cairn can Read more…

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Beach Access Point – Opposite 556 Shoreline Drive, Golden Beach, Gippsland, VIC

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Category: Beach, Lookout | View, and Natural POI
Parking, views and direct access to the Ninety Mile Beach in all its natural and unspoiled beauty can be achieved by venturing on a small detour leading south-east, off Shoreline Drive. Beach access is directly from the car parking area (no dunes to climb) !! Watch the sea birds feast on a school of fish, walk for miles, paddle in the shallows, fish 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
Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
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
Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
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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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
Disabled Access: Yes
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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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Views of the Sale Canal – Canal Rd, Sale, Gippsland, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View and Natural POI
Though initially built to link the water highways of the Gippsland’s lakes and river to the railway bound for Melbourne, today the Sale Canal is the perfect and tranquil location for a Sunday’s outing, picnics, water activities, bike riding, walking, boating kayaking, lazing in the sun . . . Helpful Hints: – Close proximity to Town Centre – obtain Directions here 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
Disabled Access: Yes
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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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
Disabled Access: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
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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Eagles Nest Lookout – Point Nepean National Park, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View, Natural Landmark, and Natural POI
. Bestowing views up and down the Mornington Peninsula, across Port Phillip Bay, as well as out to sea – across Bass Strait towards Cape Otway in the distance, this viewpoint is outstanding. Within the direct vicinity, the remains of the ‘Eagles Nest Gunnery Bunker’ and some shoreline ancillary gunnery bunkers are in stark contrast to the Radar Tower set on the Read more…

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Mount Cooroora – Tuchekoi National Park, Pomona, QLD

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Category: Lookout | View, Mountain, Forest | Bush | Reserve, and Natural POI
Mount Cooroora, located in Pomona, Queensland, is a prominent escarpment that juts out of the surrounding landscape and dominates all that surrounds it. With its striking vertical inclines rising to 439 m above sea level, one has to question how it came to be ? . . . In fact, Mt Cooroora was once within a volcano vent – some 20-30 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
Pet Friendly: Yes
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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Lookout – West Car Park, off Farnsworth Track, Portsea Ocean Beach Access Upper Rd, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View and Natural POI
Located at the north-western corner of the ‘West Car Park‘ at Portsea’s ‘Back Beach, ‘Farnsworth Track’ meanders its way through the coastal dunes all the may to ‘London Bridge‘ which is just over a 1 km walk along a sandy trail. Approximately 200 m up the trail, you’ll find a sign to a look out – make sure you stop here, Read more…

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Matthew Flinders Cairn c 1802 – 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
A large, impressive monument together with a viewing area marks the spot where Matthew Flinders first observed Port Phillip from a height.  From this location he noted the bay’s characteristics and landmarks – naming what is now known as the Bellarine Peninsula “Indented Head”.   The location is surrounded by a beautiful She-Oak woodland, and is accessed via stunning pathways that lead to 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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Upper Car Park Lookout – Portsea Back Beach (Surf) – Portsea Ocean Beach Access Lower Rd, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View and Natural POI
Disabled Access: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
Located just a short 30 m walk from the Upper Car Park at Portsea’s ‘Back Beach’, this lookout will delight in the enormous and outstanding views of the Bass Strait coastline along Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula.  For the surfers, it is a great spot to observe how the waves are breaking before taking the trek down to the beach . . . Breathtakingly Beautiful !!! Read more…

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Lookout & Bicycle Termination Point – ‘Pearce Barracks’, Defence Rd, Point Nepean National Park, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View and Natural POI
It is at this point that the bike riding trail through the Point Nepean National Park terminates. The final 800 m leg of the journey to Fort Nepean can be traversed by foot or by hopping on the Shuttle Bus.  A Shuttle Bus Stop is located just across the road. This view point also bestows amazing views across Port Phillip Bay and over the 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
Disabled Access: Yes
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…

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Iluka Bluff – East End of Bluff Beach Rd, Iluka, NSW

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Category: Lookout | View and Natural POI
Helpful Hints: – 2.7km from Town Centre – obtain Directions here – Car Parking available at the East end of Bluff Beach Road – Overlooking to ‘Bluff Beach‘ – At the Eastern End to Iluka Nuture Reserve Walking Trail – Other Natural Points of Interest – Points Of Interest around Town – Facilities available at Iluka 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
Shade & Shelter: Yes
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…