Griffiths Lookout Picnic Area Dorrigo

Dorrigo Mountain, NSW

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

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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

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south-east across the mountains

Location

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

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