Hanging Rock Lookout

Hanging Rock, NSW

Hanging Rock Lookout

Hanging Rock, NSW

At a glance

Rest AreaPets Welcome

About this rest area

Rest area in Australia.

Rest area in Australia. Contact the park directly for current facilities, rates, and availability.

How to Get There

From the waypoint the road is steep and single lane, but good quality gravel. No passing room so leave your rig behind in Nundle or wherever you are camped. It is only about 1km from the waypoint to the lookout.

What this place offers

Facilities

Shade

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

No Fires

Other Features

Bird Watching

BYO drinking water

Elevation is over 1

Good mobile phone coverage here but none in the village of Hanging Rock

Mobile Phone Coverage

No Caravans

Day Use Area

Unknown feature

No caravans up here

Photo Opportunity

No camping – no fires

Walking

Day Rest Area

Stunning views

Take your rubbish with you

Birdwatching

100m

Location

Hanging Rock Lookout•Barry Road, Hanging Rock, NSW, 2340

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Weather Forecast

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TODAY🌤️

10° / 0°

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THU☀️

11° / -3°

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FRI🌤️

11° / -2°

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SAT☁️

12° / 3°

💧 20%

SUN🌤️

13° / 1°

💧 16%

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