Yarriabini lookout
Yarriabini National Park
Visitor info
All the practical information you need to know about Yarriabini lookout.
Getting there and parking
Yarriabini lookout is in the southern precinct of Yarriabini National Park. To get there:
- From Macksville, follow the Pacific Highway south for approximately 5km
- Turn left into Albert Drive and left right into Rosewood Road
- Continue on Rosewood Road for 5km
- Turn right into Tower Road and follow it to the end.
Road quality
Check the weather before you set out as the road to Yarriabini lookout can become slippery after heavy rain and some roads have creek crossings.
- Unsealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- 4WD required in wet weather
Parking
- Parking is available at Yarriabini lookout in a small roadbase carpark
- Mini-bus parking is available
Best times to visit
There are lots of great things waiting for you in Yarriabini National Park. Here are some of the highlights.
Autumn
Take your mountain bike along Way Way Creek Road and feel the refreshing air in the forest.
Spring
Enjoy a scenic drive along Way Way Creek Road, with its bubbling creek crossings and vibrant green forest.
Summer
Enjoy a picnic under the shade and wander through the cool rainforest at The Pines picnic area.
Winter
Admire the colourful banksias in flower along Tower Road as you head up to Yarriabini lookout to see spectacular views of Macleay Valley.
Weather, temperature and rainfall
Summer temperature
Average
18°C and 27°C
Highest recorded
41.7°C
Winter temperature
Average
11°C and 19°C
Lowest recorded
4°C
Rainfall
Wettest month
March
Driest month
September
The area’s highest recorded rainfall in one day
702.6mm
Facilities
- You are encouraged to bring gas or fuel stoves, especially in summer during the fire season.
- Drinking water is not available in this area, so it's a good idea to bring your own.
Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Picnic tables
Carpark
Step-free access
The lookout is flat and step-free, with a gravel and hard-packed ground path that runs between the lookout platform and the carpark. The path also leads to a grassy area with picnic tables and a display shelter.
- Step-free outdoor pathways
Seats and resting points
There's a timber bench seat with a backrest at the lookout.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - easy
Yarriabini lookout is flat and step-free, with the following accessible facilities:
- A gravel and hard-packed ground path that runs from the carpark to the lookout platform and on to a grassy area with picnic tables
- Accessible toilets set at the end of a hardened gravel track
- A timber bench seat at the lookout platform for resting.
Prohibited
Gathering firewood
Firewood may not be collected from the park.
Pets
Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. Find out which regional parks allow dog walking and see the pets in parks policy for more information.
Smoking
NSW national parks are no smoking areas.
Operated by
- Coffs Harbour office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6652 0900
- npws.coffscoast@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 4/32 Edgar St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Park info
- in Yarriabini National Park in the North Coast region
Yarriabini National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.