Hickson Street lookout
Glenrock State Conservation Area
Venue info
All the practical information you need to know about Hickson Street lookout.
Getting there and parking
From Newcastle, Charlestown and Sydney, take the Pacific Highway (city road) to Scenic Drive Merewether and turn off onto Hickson Street, Merewther.
The lookout is a short walk from Hickson Street via the walking track after the NPWS Glenrock State Conservation Area sign.
Road quality
- Sealed roads
Vehicle access
- 2WD vehicles
Weather restrictions
- All weather
Parking
Limited street parking is available nearby on Hickson Street, a short walk from the lookout.
By public transport
Take bus 21 from Newcastle towards Newcastle East. It's a 20min walk to the lookout.
Facilities
There are no facilities available at Hickson Street lookout.
All rubbish must be taken with you when you leave. Please leave the area clean and tidy. If significant cleaning is required there may be a fee. Please take all waste with you when you go.
Maps and downloads
Accessibility
Disability access level - no wheelchair access
Permitted
Food and drink
- A celebratory glass of champagne may be provided to guests for a toast.
Plant materials
- Flower arrangements containing no seed material. A florist can arrange this for you on request.
Structures, staging, furniture and amusements
- 1 long table, maximum 3m2
- Up to 20 chairs with rail style legs
- Red carpet
- Weighted free-standing decorative items such as bridal arches or columns are permitted.
Commercial filming and photography
- 1 photographer and 1 photographer's assistant
- 1 videographer and 1 videographer's assistant
- Commercial photography and video, may be permitted on applications. You’ll need to obtain a small-scale photographer and wedding filming license.
Power, lighting and amplified sounds
- 1 single speaker portable PA system or music player with an amplifier no greater than 50 watts.
- Volume must be kept at a level that does not interfere with neighbours, the public and wildlife.
- Bookings are available in daylight only.
Prohibited
Balloons, plant materials and animals are not permitted, including:
- Decorations consisting of flowers or plant materials that contain seeds
- Throwing of rice, petals, confetti or streamers
- Candles or open flames
- Horse-drawn carriages
Tents, marquees and banners are not permitted.
- Signage is allowed only at the entrance of the track, to guide guests to the location.
- Staking is not permitted. Please do not put up signage or cordon off structures or areas at Hickson Street lookout.
Generators
Horses
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.
Park info
- in Glenrock State Conservation Area in the North Coast region
Glenrock State Conservation Area is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.