Hanging Rock Lookout
Hanging Rock Lookout
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Hanging Rock Lookout•Barry Road, Hanging Rock, NSW, 2340
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What facilities does Hanging Rock Lookout have?
Hanging Rock Lookout has bird watching, byo drinking water, shade, elevation is over 1, good mobile phone coverage here but none in the village of hanging rock and mobile phone coverage. That is the short list; 16 facilities are recorded for this site in total.
Are dogs allowed at Hanging Rock Lookout?
The record for Hanging Rock Lookout 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 Hanging Rock Lookout online?
We hold no online booking link for Hanging Rock Lookout, 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 Hanging Rock Lookout?
Hanging Rock Lookout sits in Hanging Rock, 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 Hanging Rock Lookout
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Bird Watching | Yes |
| BYO drinking water | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Elevation is over 1 | Yes |
| Good mobile phone coverage here but none in the village of Hanging Rock | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| No Caravans | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Yes | |
| No caravans up here | Yes |
| Photo Opportunity | Yes |
| No camping – no fires | Yes |
| Walking | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Stunning views | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Take your rubbish with you | Yes |
| Birdwatching | Yes |
| 100m | Yes |
| No Fires | Yes |
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Barry Road
Hanging Rock, NSW 2340