Paines lookout
Morton National Park
Overview
Paines lookout is on West Rim walking track in Morton National Park. Overlooking Yarrunga Valley, it’s a great place to stop and admire the rugged sandstone cliffs, rainforest canopy and dramatic gorge below.
Set midway along West Rim walking track in Morton National Park, Paines lookout is a picturesque spot to take in the dramatic cliffs that surround Yarrunga Valley.
See the lush rainforest canopy stretch out before you and try to spot the local birdlife that make their home in the sub-tropical rainforest. You’ll have sweeping views of the gorge and valley as you gaze out towards the horizon.
Located on
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West Rim walking track
Moderate West Rim walking track offers scenic waterfall views, ideal for families on a car tour of Morton National Park, in the Southern Highlands, near Robertson.
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
- Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre
- 9am to 4pm daily. Closed Christmas Day.
- 02 4887 8270
- FitzroyFalls.VisitorCentre@environment.nsw.gov.au
- 1301 Nowra Road, Fitzroy Falls NSW 2577
Park info
- in Morton National Park in the South Coast and Country NSW regions
Morton National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.
Parts of the south-eastern area of this park were once used for military training and may contain unexploded artillery shells. These areas have restrictions in place for your safety.
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Park entry fees:
Fitzroy Falls: $4 per vehicle per day. Bundanoon area: $8 per vehicle per day. The park has pay machines - cash and cards accepted.
Buy annual pass
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