Summit lookout

Type

Lookouts

Where

Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area in Country NSW

Accessibility

Easy

Grade

Easy

What to
bring

Drinking water, sturdy shoes, raincoat, hat, suitable clothing, clothes for all weather conditions, first aid kit, sunscreen, snacks

Please note

The Orange Visitor Information Centre is a good place to pick up maps of attractions in the area.

Summit lookout is a significant place for the Wiradjuri People, whose Elders say they can feel the spirits on top of the mountain. While you’re here, take in the Aboriginal artwork inset into the ground, and absorb this area’s importance in Aboriginal culture.

At nearly 1.4km above sea level, Summit lookout is the highest peak in central-west NSW. As you head up to it, take the time to enjoy the journey and admire your surroundings. And when you reach the top, you’ll find panoramic views of the park and beyond, including farmlands, vineyards and far off mountains.

Summit lookout is accessible, ensuring that everyone can enjoy these incredible views. It’s a great place for birdwatchers and nature lovers. The area is a haven for threatened wildlife and unique sub-alpine animals, plants and fungi, including endangered lichens. Look out for magpies and peregrine falcons flying through the Canobolas candlebark, as well as kangaroos, wallabies and the vivid yellow planarian worm. At night the area comes alive with rare species of gliders and bats.

Spring is a good time to visit, when you can see threatened birds like pied honeyeaters and Gilberts whistlers. In spring and autumn, keep an eye out for the orchids that come into bloom. And in summer, the peak provides some cool relief.

Bushwalkers can reach the lookout easily via Summits walking track. And cyclists and ultra-marathon runners can build their fitness on their way up to the lookout.

For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info