The Lookdown lookout

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Two people enjoying the view at The Lookdown lookout surrounded by mountains in Bungonia National
A group of people at The Lookdown lookout in Bungonia National Park. Photo: John Spencer ©
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Two people walking along the path to The Lookdown lookout in Bungonia National Park. Photo: John
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Bungonia National Park

2 current alerts · 1 upcoming · Checked 13 Oct 2026, 1:05 am

Official alerts
  • UpcomingOther planned events18 Oct 2026 – 24 Oct 2026

    Parks closed for aerial shooting for feral animal control

    The following parks, reserves and areas will be closed from 2pm Sunday 18th October until 10am Saturday 24th October 2026 for a pest management program:

    • Bees Nest Nature Reserve
    • Bungonia National Park - including Bungonia campground (Front gate will be locked at 2pm Sunday).
    • Bungonia State Conservation Area
    • Jerralong Nature Reserve
    • Kerrawary Nature Reserve
    • Nadgigomar Nature Reserve
    • Tarlo River National Park

    This program will involve aerial shooting during daylight hours. Feral species targeted under this program include deer, goats, pigs, foxes and other pests. It aims to reduce the significant impact they have on native plants and animals including threatened species.

    The closed areas will be sign-posted at relevant access points. Please avoid these areas and do not enter closed areas during this time. Please follow any directions from NPWS staff and authorised contractors.

    Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Merimbula area office on 02 6495 5000.

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About

The word lookdown' sounds quaint and old-fashioned because its origins are in the late 1800s, back when ladies wore layers of petticoats and gentlemen their three-piece suits for a day out in the bush.

The Lookdown lookout is perched on the edge of the plateau above the Bungonia Slot Canyon. It's an easy 50m stroll from the carpark to this breathtaking view into Bungonia Creek Gorge and across to Ettrema Wilderness area in Morton National Park.

Spectacular grass trees grow in this area and throughout the park. Their growth rate is around 1cm each year. How many can you spot near the lookdown that were already growing here before the park was first protected as a water reserve in 1872? Also, take a walk along the Molly O'Neill nature track and listen out for a particular lyrebird that lives nearby with its impressive talent for bird and animal calls.

Take a virtual tour of The Lookdown lookout captured with Google Street View Trekker.

Know before you go

Part of Bungonia National Park

Bungonia National Park · Bungonia State Conservation Area · Country NSW

It’s an easy walk from the carpark at the end of Lookdown Road to Bungonia lookdown, which offers superb scenic views into Bungonia Creek Gorge and beyond.

Accessibility
Easy
Entry
Park entry fees apply

What to bring

  • Drinking water

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Get in touch

Phone

1300 072 757

Email

parks.info@environment.nsw.gov.au

Website

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Bungonia office

02 4887 8244npws.illawarrahighlands@environment.nsw.gov.au

838 The Lookdown Road, Bungonia NSW 2580

Some weekends and peak holiday periods only

Where you'll be

Bungonia NSW 2580

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Hours

Open 24 hours