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Cape Hawke lookout

Booti Booti National Park

Visitor info

All the practical information you need to know about Cape Hawke lookout.

Getting there and parking

Cape Hawke lookout is in the northern precinct of Booti Booti National Park. To get there:

From Forster, drive south along The Lakes Way for approximately five minutes
Turn left into Cape Hawke Drive
Follow signs to Cape Hawke lookout

Road quality

Sealed roads

Vehicle access

2WD vehicles

Weather restrictions

All weather

Parking

Parking is available at Cape Hawke lookout including designated bus parking. It can be a busy place on the weekend, when parking might be limited.

Best times to visit

There are lots of great things waiting for you in Booti Booti National Park. Here are some of the highlights.

Spring

See the park's magnificent wildflower displays as they bloom across the heathlands.

Summer

Swim at the seasonally patrolled Elizabeth Beach or kayak in Wallis Lake, whilst staying at the nearby Ruins campground.

Winter

Visit Cape Hawke lookout to watch whales migrating off the coast.

Facilities

Carpark

Maps and downloads

Safety messages

In a natural environment there is sometimes no escape from pests including mosquitoes, ticks and insects. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing to prevent bites, spray clothing and exposed skin with an insect repellent and reapply as directed.

Mobile safety

Dial Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Download the Emergency Plus app before you visit, it helps emergency services locate you using your smartphone's GPS. Please note there is limited mobile phone reception in this park and you’ll need mobile reception to call Triple Zero (000).

Prohibited

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

Booti Booti Office
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. Closed public holidays.
02 6591 0300
npws.manninggreatlakes@environment.nsw.gov.au
The Ruins campground, Booti Booti National Park, 4374 The Lakes Way, Booti Booti 2428

Park info

in Booti Booti National Park in the North Coast region
Booti Booti National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Park entry fees:
$8 per vehicle per day. Day passes are available from the Manning Great Lakes Area Office, Bulahdelah Visitor Information Centre and the Hawks Nest Newsagency.
Buy annual pass