We did the short walk around the lighthouse where you can look back to wineglass bay. The walk is only 15 minutes if you didn't stop. Its a flat walk. You drive a short distance from the tourist information Centre. The wineglass bay tours want to charge you $290 per person. Just a rip off! No food, just a seat on the boat. I refuse to pay these operators such exorbitant prices. I can see why some only go once a day. I am sure the weather also plays a part because the wind goes right through you and the bay can be quiet rough. Check in with the Tourist information Centre and they will give you the options available. You can buy a ticket from the tourist centers valid for twelve months to access all the national parks throughout Tasmania. You can have up to 8 people on the one ticket. cost is around $82.See more..
4.5Constitution Dock(687 reviews) - A lot to see Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Piers & Boardwalks • Lookouts
From the yachts and boats moored, the brass sculptures, the old buildings and the historic details written on signs and on brass means there is a lot to see at Constitution Dock. The Mona Ferry terminal is on Brooke Pier and it has a lovely cafe and Tasmanian craft and produce stalls. Fish restaurants and floating fish shops on the dock guarantee that you can get a good fish feed.See more..
Took a Metro bus to Mt Nelson and it was a great trip on the bus. Get a Green card from the Metro shop for $5 and top it up with how much you think you will need for a few trips on the local bus routes. The views from Mt Nelson are amazing, plus there is the old Signal station visitors centre to visit with some fascinating history in both items on display and a panoramic display of the waterways. Visit the cafe for a meal or a coffee - say hello to Hamish who provides great service . Totally enjoyed both the trip on the bus and the time spent at Mt Nelson.See more..
4.5Shot Tower(283 reviews) - Leadshot was manufactured here Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Lookouts
Difficult to miss the Shot Tower if passing through Taroona, its a 58.7m tall landmark. It was the first built in Australia, dating to 1870, and is now the only circular shot tower remaining in the world. Built by Joseph Moir, and two stonemasons, the stats are mind boggling particularly in view of his claim that it was constructed in eight months. Over 4,000 curved sandstone blocks, 10m in diameter at the base and tapering to 3.9m diameter at the top, 58.7m above. The walls are one meter thickness at the base and taper to half-meter thickness at the top. He had also built a powder magazine, furnace and three storey factory. It is generally held that the complex took eight years to complete. I wondered what safety conditions existed when mixing hot lead with arsenic and antimony to make the Leadshot. We didn’t brave the 300 step climb to the top.See more..
4.0Devil's Kitchen(139 reviews) - Great natural setting, just hard / dangerous to get a good view. Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Lookouts
We parked down at the Tasman arch and did the walk down the path to get to the devils kitchen. Its a 5 minute walk, not energetic. When you get there, its hard to get a good view as the viewing platform doesn't give a good view. You can just get a glimpse down to the bottom and see the water and just to the entrance of the cave. The drop off from the viewing platform is sheer and its very high. For you safety, stay on the right side of the fence. And watch you don't drop your phone as you won't be getting it back.See more..
A beautiful little stop off. Great toilet facilities. Well directed off the main road. Well sign posted and well maintained walk ways. Loved the mesh on the timber. Great story of the reason for the name too. Super seats and plenty of bins. See more..
4.5Whalers Lookout(68 reviews) - Good view from the top Spent 1-2 hours Lookouts
This lookout was used by whalers to spot the whales as they were making their way down the coast. When one was spotted, a person would climb a tree and hoist a flag. Then the hunt would begin. Thankfully there is no whaling but the tree still exists with the iron mechs dim at the top that was used to raise the flag. See more..
4.5Iron Blow Lookout(60 reviews) - Fascinating relic from an open cut mine! Spent < 1 hour Lookouts
Originally an open cut mine..now just an amazing hole full of azure blue water. Incredible drive up to it and a jaw dropping skywalk jutting out for a breathtaking view! It was cold, wet and windy the day we were there..would be great in better weather. See more..
4.5Horsetail Falls(59 reviews) - An amazing walkway! Spent < 1 hour Piers & Boardwalks • Lookouts • Scenic Walking Areas
I was not planning to walk to the Falls, but the walkway caught my eye as I was driving past and I just had to stop. The engineers have done a fantastic job attaching the walkway to the side of the hill. A strenuous walk but worth it for the spectacular views. The walkway is very exposed, so be prepared for cold, wet and windy weather. The Falls themselves were not very impressive from the walkway, but it was the experience that I enjoyed.See more..
Great place to learn about and look down on an early part of Tasmania’s hydro history. Located at the entry to Tarraleah Homestead Accommodation. Parking is great and the documented history on the signs at the site are very informative.See more..
4.5Alum Cliffs(49 reviews) - Short walk to a great view Spent < 1 hour Lookouts • Geologic Formations
From the small car park, you have a short walk (about 20mins) along a gravel path, to reach the viewpoint. The path does go up and down a bit, but is well maintained. Alongside the path at regulr intervals are info boards, giving information on the wildlife, the area and its importance to Aboriginal culture. The walk back is along the same route as the walk out. The view is pretty spectacular, so definitely make the effort to visit if you are in the area.See more..
4.0Spion Kop Lookout(40 reviews) - Hard to reach - but great view Spent < 1 hour Historic Walking Areas • Lookouts • Mines
Many visitors to Queenstown would just not find this lookout - on a back street, poorly signposted, with parking for barely two cars at a time and then there's the steep climb up a narrow path to the top. But there the visitor gets the story of the lookout and its artefacts as well as a FABULOUS view over the township and mountains. More people would visit if it was better advertised and more accessible.See more..
4.0Sumac Lookout(37 reviews) - Breathtaking View over the majestic Arthur River and surrounding Rainforest Spent < 1 hour Lookouts
Visited Tuesday 29th November. We picked up a brochure at Stanley Visitor Information Centre called The Tarkine Drive. Sumac Lookout was one of twenty two places you could visit. We choose to stop here as the lookout was easy to get to and it was late in the afternoon. If you want to do a longer walk there are other places to stop. I suggest you allow a day to do the drive so you can enjoy and soak up the atmosphere of this wilderness area.See more..
4.0Mt George Lookout(33 reviews) - Short detour but skippable Spent < 1 hour Lookouts
IMO pretty average views of surrounding forrests and towns, if you look north you can see the mouth of River Tamar. To get here it's about 5min off the highway, then walk around 5min on boardwalks before climbing a metal scaffold tower. Telecom tower blocks off about half the view to the east. I suggest Bradys Lookout further south instead if you want to see the river.See more..
4.0Trethewies Lookout(32 reviews) - What a great way to view Stanley Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Lookouts
Visited here on Monday 28th November on our way into Stanley. This is a great spot to stop as you are arriving at Stanley to view the township of Stanley, The Nut, Tallows Beach and the surrounding country side. There is a small parking area off the road with good views or you can walk a few metres to a viewing area and take in the panoramic views. Well worth stopping there, easier if you do it as you arrive as there is no parking on the other side of the road.See more..
I heard about this spot after reading a number of road trip travel articles of the Coles Bay region. The lookout is only about 4km from Orford, but it is a steep climb (drive) up a rough gravel road to get there. Consequently it will take 15 to 20 minutes to get there. The directions are roughly; 1. Turn into Charles Rd Orford from the Tasman Highway 2. About 1km from the town bridge, take the right-hand turn into Wielangta Road. 3. After about 2km along Wielangta Road a signpost clearly marks the entrance to the Three Thumbs State Reserve. Turn right and travel about 2km along the gravel road to the lookout. The lookout will provide exceptional views up and down the coastline. I recommend that you take the time out, get off the main road, and check out this lookout.See more..
4.5Pulpit Rock Lookout(29 reviews) - Really worth a visit Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts
The lookout is up a gravel road which has a bit of corrugation. Take it easy. The view is superb and so close to Hobart.See more..
4.0HA Lane Memorial Lookout(23 reviews) - Nicely done Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Lookouts
There is a bit going on here, primarily a great view of the Stanley Nut, but also very nice memorials to HA (Jimmy) Lane and LT Arthur Long. Easy parking, elevated viewing tower and some interesting history. Worth seeking outSee more..
Wonderful view, there is a picnic table above the dam where you can sit and have something to eat, view is fantastic you get a uninterrupted view of the dam and surrounding area ,magnificent! There is also an area where you can park and camp during summer right at the waters edge.See more..
4.5Devils Gullet Lookout(16 reviews) - Fire damaged but accessible Spent 1-2 hours Lookouts
The view from the top is spectacular. The path to the viewpoint is labelled as closed at the car park. However when we visited the path was actually accessible. Some sections are a little bit rough but much of it has been repaired. Workmen were busy repairing it and quite happy for us to walk past them, even letting us know how much further it was. It's no more than 10 minutes from the car park (ie 20 minutes return) - not the 45 minutes return indicated on the signpost at the car park. A relatively long detour off the main road, but it's on a well maintained gravel road and well worth the effort.See more..
4.0St Helens Point Conservation Area(16 reviews) - Beautiful scenery and variety of walks Spent < 1 hour Nature & Wildlife Areas • Lookouts
I recommend picking up information on day walks from the St Helens information centre. It lists all the walks you can do here and choose the best duration for you. I did the Burns Bay to Beerbarrell beach walk. It was easy 1 hour return walk along the coastline with frequent views of the granite boulders. The walk goes through trees so it was shady as well. The beach is beautiful and good to sit and relax for a while. See more..
Oldgrowth and Rainforest, Sub alpine heathland, a mountaintop and small waterfall. This track is well constructed and zig zags through the sometimes steep terrain. Most people with a moderate level of fitness will complete this walk in around 3-4 hours including breaks. Beginning at the car park at Huon Bush Retreats, the track climbs gently for about 15 minutes through young and old-growth forest to the rainforest viewing platform. A further 45 minutes steep climb up the escarpment cliffs takes you onto the sub-alpine heathland plateau and "Flat Rock". From here you can enjoy spectacular 360 degree views towards Bruny Island and the Southwest World Heritage Area. From Flat Rock it is a further 30 - 45 minutes along the plateau to Mt Misery summit. Return with optional side track to a small waterfall. Access to walking tracks is covered by your tariff if you are an overnight guest. For day visitors, we ask for a donation to contribute to maintenance of the tracks and roads.See more..
WOW! This was my favourite spot on Bruny Island. The scenery was so beautiful no matter which way you looked. We searched for penguins but didn’t see any. Ample parking. You need to climb some stairs to get to the lookout spot. Toilets located near the car park. I was in no hurry to leave here as it was so picturesque!See more..
We were part of a small tour group touring Flinders Island. We were going up on Mt Leventhorpe which has a communication tower on top as well as Walker’s Lookout. We were supposed to have morning tea up there at the picnic table but it was pouring rain and total whiteout. Our guide decided, in the afterto try again, this time the 360 degree views were definitely worth us returning.See more..
4.0Whyte Hills Lookout(5 reviews) - Best spot for panoramic views and Tarkine glimpses Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts
This is a good stop for lunch or morning/afternoon tea after visiting the Philosopher Falls. The view is spectacular. Facilities are limited to seating. Be sure to have sufficient fuel before leaving Waratah. You also need to share the road with trucks so take care as it is narrow and winding in places. See more..
Views were great, cliffs were interesting, spent half an hour here. The tiny shell fossils are embedded into the mud and cliff face rocks. There's a relatively easy walk up the lookout to a benchseat on top of the hill. The carpark is huge so there was plenty of space for everyone.See more..
We stopped here when it was extremely windy & cold so we didn’t walk around much but took a few photos. It was east enough to pull off the road and park. Worth a stop if driving by.See more..
Sometimes surprises in life can be heartwarming ... this is one of those times. I followed a sign off the Tarkine Road ... it goes up a dirt road...which is a bit rough at times, but I did it in a hire car and she (I named my hire car Heidi) did it well. I have no doubt a 4WD would find the road easier...but if you feel you can do this, it's worth the trip. When you arrive at the site you will see what you think initially is a look out next to the road...to be honest, it looks disappointing. But park your car and step up onto that deck and follow the path. It feels like you are in a set of the Lion King... button grass everywhere ... as far as the eye can see. It's hard to explain the sheer majesty of this place so I think the only thing left is for you to go and see for yourself.See more..
There is the lookout over the dam at the end of Gordon River Rd, but a short distance back up the road there is also the Knob Hill Lookout which is worth driving into (only a few hundred metres). Views of Lake Gordon are provided from the car park, and a short flat walk of a couple of hundred metres takes you to the Knob Hill lookout over Gordon Dam - gives you a higher up perspective than the lookout at the dam itself.See more..
4.0Tier Hill Scenic Lookout(4 reviews) - Needs some TLC Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts • Observation Decks & Towers
Very overrated this lookout, there are better vantage points in the area. The council talks it up but l feel it could do with a heap of TLCSee more..
3.5King William Saddle(4 reviews) - Fascinating countryside Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts
This part of Tasmania is quite unique with all the glacial valleys and dolerite mountains rising high above. Dozens of Mountain peaks all at about 1100m to 1400m above sea levelSee more..
High on top of the Nut is this amazing lookout... you will literally catch your breath as you look out onto the view. It will capture your breath because the wind up there is strong ... there is nothing to protect you, but I can assure you it's worth losing moments in time up there. The sea stretches before you with it's azure blue scintillating your heightened senses... it's a perfect place to lose yourself. And I suggest that you do find time to lose yourself here... it's really quite beautiful. From here you will have views of the wharf and the town... and if you are fortunate you might see one of the wildlife visiting while you stand so quietly.See more..
Definitely worth the excursion of Gordon Rd to visit the Lake Pedder lookout. Only a short drive from the Lake Pedder Wilderness Lodge it provides great views of the Strathgordon end of the lake. The slip road is clearly signposted.See more..
Coal Point is another (at times) surfable point break on Bruny Island, and a decent sized pull-out carpark gives a good preview of the beach and conditions.See more..
4.0Highfield Lookout(3 reviews) - Simply The Best Spent < 1 hour Lookouts
Of all the lookouts that encompass a view of The Nut, this particular lookout has to be the most outstanding of all. Even better if you happen to be there on a wild windy day, with the sea looking particularly irate at its intrusion.See more..
4.5Glacier Rock(3 reviews) - Glacier Rock Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts • Scenic Walking Areas
Glacier Rock is about a 10 minute walk (20m return) along the 2hr Dove Lake Circuit and becomes likely your first real commanding view of the beautiful Dove Lake If you look carefully, you ca see the striations where the receding glacier carved its way part this outcrop. Well worth the short side-shoot off the Dove Lake CircuitSee more..
4.5Barn Bluff(3 reviews) - A less-crowded alternative to Cradle Mountain Spent More than 3 hours Mountains • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts
A little further than Cradle Mountain - and standing 10m higher - Barn Bluff gives you similar views but without the crowds. Continue on the Overland Track about 6km past the Cradle Mt track, to reach the well-marked "Barn Bluff" track. Similar to Cradle Mt, the last part of the track is rock-clambering, marked by rock cairns. The summit offers great views of Cradle Mountain national park, with the Cradle Mt peak on one side and Lake Will on the other. A sold but rewarding day-walk - with an early start and if you're fit you could "bag" Barn Bluff and Cradle Mt peaks in the same (long) day. Barn Bluff on its own is about 23km round trip, all on well-marked track and a similar ascent as the more frequently-climbed Cradle Mt.See more..
Good viewing area on the side of the highway to the 'Sleeping Beauty' mountain in the distance and the valley below with the Stoney Vale vineyard, the sign indicating that Stony Vale was founded in 1856. The nearby sign tells the story of Gondwana and the earth pulling apart and creating valleys and mountains and also creating serene landscapes in the process. A good read.See more..
4.0Sinkhole(2 reviews) - Hidden in plain sight Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts • Mysterious Sites
So I am driving the Tarkine Drive and even with a map... I didn't see the sign for this until the last minute. It's a roadside stop ... literally road side. So there is room for about two cars to stop here and you really need to pull off onto the verge. To say I was stunned when I saw this would be understating it. I read the sign that said we were in sinkhole country and thought... "Well damn ... I wonder if the road will give way under me at any point." But then I rationalised that and thought that it would be an interesting way to die and they might write about me in the newspaper. :) Photos do NOT do this place justice. It's really, truly stunning. BUT don't take my word for it... go and see this yourself. It's so picturesque. It did go through my head that it's a shame that I left my camera at home and was forced to use my phone because I can only imagine what a good filter would do. This truly could be classified as a hidden gem... hidden in plain sight.See more..
4.0Bay of Fires(2 reviews) - Bay of Fires Viewing Platform Spent < 1 hour Lookouts
At Skelton Bay park, Boat Harbour Point, park and walk across to this Bay of Fires Viewing Platform for lovely northern views. Part of the East Coast Whale Trail, it would serve during migration as a great vantage pointSee more..
A great little road stop with a view over McPartlan Pass Canal. This canal diverts water from Lake Pedder to Lake Gordon & the dam nowSee more..
4.0Three Sisters Reserve Lookout(2 reviews) - Double, double toil and trouble Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts
The Three Sisters are neighbours to the nearby Goat Island... they are three small and rocky granite islands, with a collective land area of 2 hectares. The islands are steep-sided. Their vegetation of sparse coastal scrub is largely limited to their summits. Seals will visit them and it's an important area for the local birdlife. You will see a road side stop if you are driving from Penguin to Ulverstone where you can take photos. The roadside stop offers some really lovely vistas and it will not take a lot of time out of your day to stop.See more..
3.5Water Tower Hill Lookout(2 reviews) - Great view of Strahan Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Lookouts
Just a short drive up to this lookout will provide you with a great view of Strahan. Definitely worth the short detour to see the view.See more..
2.0Kelcey Tier Green Belt Lookout(1 review) - What Lookout? Spent < 1 hour Lookouts From the car park, the track is well marked to begin with but shortly after that becomes a confusion of tracks in many directions. Judging by the skid marks on the track, it is most likely used as a mountain bike track system rather than a walking one. Certainly, after exploring several of the options, no view or lookout was noted.See more..
From the carpark, Leven Canyon Lookout is accessed from the lower path to your left. A nice tree-fern lined walk down will take you around 45 minutes return doing a little over 1km Bear in mind the return is all incline as you enjoyed the easy part getting down to this lookout. From near the end, you can alternatively cross over to Cruikshanks Lookout, but ascending 697 steps, enjoy your cardio !See more..
Once you park at Grindelwald, head to your right keeping the village edge on your left, and you will find a paved path leading up to Tamarhorn Lookout. A lovely view over the rolling hills to the TamarSee more..
Cruikshanks Lookout is 1 of 2 lookouts at Leven Canyon. Facing the trails, take the trail ascending to the right. Designated as a grade 3 hike, it takes around 45 minutes return, covering just over 1km along the light gradient long ascent. From here, you can go down the 697 steps to the Edge Lookout, then return to the carpark, or just follow your path to returnSee more..
Driving up to Cradle Mountain from Devonport, the scenery becomes increasingly spectacular, and then you come across the little town of Wilmot, where this easy roadside lookout provides chance to stop and truly take in the vista.See more..
So I was driving towards King Solomon's Caves and this was on the side of the road... there is plenty of room for you to pull over on the side of the road. However, this lookout has been neglected. The roadside isn't in great condition, the signage is faded and I had to climb over a small fence to take photos. BUT if you can get past all of that... Oh MY god... it's beautiful. The views are stunning. There are several mountains and the shades of green and blue are mesmerising. I admittedly stood there just drinking in the view before I committed to moving on from this rather beautiful vista.See more..
