New England National Park

From Point Lookout you can explore the nearby escarpment on walking tracks ranging from an easy stroll to longer and more challenging half-day or day walks. Map signs are provided at each track intersection and display distances and walking times.

For sheer wonder, don’t miss this famous panorama of the World Heritage area and surrounding country from the highest point in the park. Perched on the edge of the Great Escarpment over 1500m above sea level, Point Lookout provides awesome views and sensational sunrises.

On a clear day, be inspired by the panoramic views over the New England Wilderness all the way to the coast - you'll see ridge after ridge of forested ranges framed by the Pacific Ocean.

Or find yourself immersed in a veil of soft mist which creates a special environment to experience the vibrant moss-covered forest all around you.

You can extend your walk to include Eagles Nest Track, taking you through mossy Antartic beech forest past Weeping Rock.

Weeping Rock is a basalt cliff face covered in mosses and ferns which drips constantly with sparkling water from springs above. See it covered in icicles in the depths of winter (take care on icy rocks), or enjoy its refreshing coolness in summer.

Listen out for the rare sphagnum frog whose deep croaking may be heard here.

A carpark is provided on the Point Lookout Road for the shortest access to this popular location.

Honeyeaters call in the banksia and tea tree woodland as you cross the Styx River headwaters and enter a forest of hanging moss. Sphagnum moss forms a miniature spongy swamp by the track.

This track links Thungutti camping area to Toms Cabin and Banksia Point. Link to Lyrebird Walk or Eagles Nest Track via Banksia Point.

Eagles Nest walking track takes you on a journey though World Heritage rainforest and snow gum forest, with outstanding views along the way.

Climb down into the ageless world of Gondwana rainforest. Marvel at the huge mossy Antarctic beech trees covered in fungus and dotted with beech orchids.  You’ll see water trickling from the rocks, often freezing and forming chandeliers of ice that glisten in the winter light.

Climb back up to the escarpment near Banksia Point and return to Point lookout through the snow gum woodland. Look out for the brilliantly coloured crimson rosellas as you wander through the forest. In spring, you’ll be treated to the beauty of snow gum woodland carpeted with snowgrass tussocks and colourful wildflowers.

Finish with the breathtaking views from Point lookout, knowing what incredible natural wonders lie in the wilderness below.

The walk to Wrights lookout takes you from the lush world of ferns and mosses to a rocky plateau with spectacular panoramic views.

It’s a bit of a scramble to get to the top, but you’ll be rewarded at the end, standing on the top of an ancient trachyte remnant of Ebor Volcano, looking down to Bellinger River in the valley below.

Pack a thermos and enjoy a hot cuppa and a picnic with a view. The views from the top are beautiful all year round, but in spring the heathlands burst with colourful wildflowers. For the birdwatchers, keep your eyes out for honeyeaters as they come to feed on the flowering banksia.

On the way back, why not continue on Lyrebird walking track for the full New England experience? Immerse yourself in the ancient Gondwana rainforests and discover secret dells where lyrebirds call.

From rocky cliff tops to the ferny gloom below, marvel at a constantly changing feast of expansive views and secret dells where lyrebirds call. At dawn, valley-mist swirls like a white lake between the higher peaks and rises to embrace early morning walkers.

Link to Eagles Nest Track or Wrights Lookout and the Cascades.

For water-lovers, down in the truly beautiful valley below Wrights Lookout, Five Day Creek splashes over cascades and waterfalls between graceful king ferns and mossy boulders. Wander slowly and find fascinating fungi along the way.

Descending over 1,000m from the edge of New England Tableland to the headwaters of Bellinger River, this multi-day walk invites experienced bush walkers on a journey through diverse wilderness.

Best done over three days, this challenging walk follows the trail up to Wrights lookout. Enjoy the spectacular views before continuing along Snowy Range, then down to Sunday Creek.

The next stage involves creek-walking and river crossings, so make sure you’re equipped with the right footwear. There are lots of opportunities for swimming and serene camping along the way.

Once you reach the valley floor, you’ll wander along an old farm trail over grassy river flats, passing historic farmhouses and stockyards to remind you of the farming heritage here.

The 33km walk finishes on Darkwood Road, but you can also extend your adventure by canoeing or kayaking down the river from Cool Creek Crossing.