
Monkey Face lookout

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Watagans National Park
5 current alerts · Checked 14 Oct 2026, 5:05 am
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Gap Creek Forest Walk partially closed due to rockfall risk
Gap Creek Forest Walk is part closed due to the risk of landslip and rockfall.
Penalties apply for non-compliance.
For more information, contact NPWS Central Coast office on 02 4972 9000
About
Monkey Face lookout offers one of the best vantage points in the park, with sweeping views east across the Martinsville Valley. Cameras are a must here, and binoculars are a good idea too – you’ll want to take advantage of the terrific birdwatching opportunities, with glossy black cockatoos often seen here.
Settle down in a picnic spot under the ancient grass trees and ironbarks around the lookout, enjoying the view whilst you eat. In winter, the air is crisp and clean, refreshing and revitalising as you survey the land. In summer, the sun is hot and bright and casts a magnificent light over the valley, making this lookout a spectacular place to visit all year round.
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Watagans National Park · North Coast
Monkey Face lookout provides excellent scenic views over the Martinsville Valley, with space for a picnic.
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- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Drinking water
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Martinsville NSW 2265









