Cape Hawke lookout
North Coast, NSW
420 steps through littoral rainforest to an 8.4 m tower above Forster — Booti Booti coast, whales and, on a clear day, Barrington Tops.
About this place
Cape Hawke lookout is a 500 m walk from the car park at the northern end of Booti Booti National Park, five minutes' drive from Forster. NPWS describes about 420 steps through regenerating littoral rainforest to an 8.4 m observation tower with views south over Booti Booti, west to Wallingat and, on clear days, Barrington Tops and Crowdy Bay. It is a prime winter whale-watch perch. McBrides Beach walking track starts nearby.
Access & getting there
From Forster drive south on The Lakes Way about five minutes, turn left into Cape Hawke Drive and follow signs. Park entry $8 per vehicle per day via Park'nPay. Parking includes bus bays and fills on weekends.
Cape Hawke Drive, Forster NSW 2428, Booti Booti National Park
Safety notes
Many steps; rest on the way up. Mosquitoes after rain. Carry water. Park may close in poor weather or fire danger.
Gear notes
Sturdy shoes, drinking water, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars.
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