Griffiths Lookout Picnic Area Dorrigo in Dorrigo Mountain, NSW — photo 1

Griffiths Lookout Picnic Area Dorrigo

Dorrigo Mountain, NSW
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About this rest area

The Griffiths Lookout Picnic Area in Dorrigo provides an exceptional outdoor experience with breathtaking panoramic views of the Great Dividing Range. A serene spot for picnics, it's an invitation to relax, enjoy nature and breathe in fresh mountain air. Ideal for families and those seeking tranquility, it offers opportunities for birdwatching and bushwalking in the lush surroundings. Join us at Griffiths Lookout and feel like you're standing at the top of the world!

Experience the unsurpassed beauty of the panoramic vistas offered at Griffiths Lookout. Perched atop the Great Dividing Range, it's like standing on the edge of the world, with breathtaking views sprawling out beneath you. This spot is not merely a feast for your eyes; it's a sensory journey, where mountain air fills your lungs and tranquility soothes your mind. At Griffiths Lookout, every visitor gets a unique chance to reconnect with nature in its purest form. Excellent picnic facilities beckon family outings and the many hushed secrets of the associated hiking trails are just waiting to be discovered. The symphony of local birdlife provides a harmonious soundtrack to enhance your visit. Engage, discover, and immerse yourself - Griffiths Lookout is waiting!

How to Get There

Proceed to waypoint on Waterfall Way. Turn SW onto Maynards Plains Road then take first left onto Mountain Top Road. Follow to picnic ground at end of road.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Day Use Area
Mobile Phone Coverage
Stunning views
Information Board
Day Rest Area
Photo Opportunity
Long Rig
Information
Bin
Unknown feature
south-east across the mountains

Location

Griffiths Lookout Picnic Area Dorrigo•Mountain Top Road, Dorrigo Mountain, NSW, 2453

Weather Forecast

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Common questions about Griffiths Lookout Picnic Area Dorrigo

What facilities does Griffiths Lookout Picnic Area Dorrigo have?

Griffiths Lookout Picnic Area Dorrigo has picnic tables, day use area, pets welcome, shade, mobile phone coverage and stunning views. That is the short list; 14 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.

Are dogs allowed at Griffiths Lookout Picnic Area Dorrigo?

The record for Griffiths Lookout Picnic Area Dorrigo lists "Pets Welcome", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.

Can you book Griffiths Lookout Picnic Area Dorrigo online?

We hold no online booking link for Griffiths Lookout Picnic Area Dorrigo, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Griffiths Lookout Picnic Area Dorrigo?

Griffiths Lookout Picnic Area Dorrigo sits in Dorrigo Mountain, NSW. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Griffiths Lookout Picnic Area Dorrigo

Facilities recorded for Griffiths Lookout Picnic Area Dorrigo
FacilityOn site
Picnic TablesYes
Day Use AreaYes
Pets WelcomeYes
ShadeYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Stunning viewsYes
CaravansYes
Information BoardYes
Day Rest AreaYes
Photo OpportunityYes
Long RigYes
InformationYes
BinYes
Yes
south-east across the mountainsYes

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Mountain Top Road

Dorrigo Mountain, NSW 2453

Griffiths Lookout Picnic Area Dorrigo