Lucifers Thumb lookout
Guy Fawkes River National Park
Overview
Lucifers Thumb lookout is in Guy Fawkes River National Park, along Escarpment walk. It’s a great place to soak up stunning views of the Guy Fawkes River Valley.
Walk to Lucifers Thumb lookout along a 2.4km (return) side track on the 12km Escarpment walk loop. Or trek to this lofty spot via the 4.8km (return) Lucifers Thumb walking track. Both walks are accessible from Chaelundi campground.
Either way, a visit to the craggy rock outcrops of Lucifers Thumbs is sure to please. Take a break atop this distinctive geological feature and drink in breathtaking vistas of the Guy Fawkes River, snaking north to south along the valley as far as they eye can see.
Be sure to supervise children on steep cliff ledges.
Nearby
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Escarpment walk
Escarpment walk in Guy Fawkes River National Park is a forest walk that takes hikers past Chaelundi Falls and Lucifers Thumb, all the way to Spring Gully picnic area.
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Wurrang lookout
Wurrang lookout is in Guy Fawkes River National Park, along Escarpment Walk. It’s a great place to stop and take in views of this rugged landscape of gorges and rivers.
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Chaelundi Falls lookout
Chaelundi Falls lookout is in Guy Fawkes River National Park along Escarpment walk. It’s a scenic spot with dramatic views of the falls and the valley far below.
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Spring Gully picnic area
Spring Gully picnic area is in Guy Fawkes River National Park on Escarpment walk. It’s a tranquil place to rest, relax and look for wildlife.
These maps give a basic overview of park attractions and facilities, and may not be detailed enough for some activities. We recommend that you buy a topographic map before you go exploring.
General enquiries
- National Parks Contact Centre
- 7am to 7pm daily
- 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS) for the cost of a local call within Australia excluding mobiles
- parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au
Operated by
- Glen Innes office
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
- 02 6739 0700
- npws.ntab@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 68 Church Street, Glen Innes NSW 2370
Park info
- in Guy Fawkes River National Park in the North Coast and Country NSW regions
Guy Fawkes River National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
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