Big Nellie lookout and picnic area

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Big Nellie lookout and picnic area, Coorabakh National Park. Photo: John Spencer
Big Nellie lookout and picnic area, Coorabakh National Park. Photo: John Spencer
Big Nellie lookout and picnic area, Coorabakh National Park. Photo: John Spencer
Big Nellie lookout and picnic area, Coorabakh National Park. Photo: John Spencer
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Coorabakh National Park

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  • Elsewhere in the parkClosed areasUntil 31 Dec 2026

    Flat Rock Lookout - Closed for Visitor Safety

    Flat Rock Lookout is closed for visitor safety until further notice.

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About

Big Nellie is one of the main attractions of Coorabakh National Park. It's an imposing rock plug that soars more than 500m above sea level, reminding visitors of an earlier time when the Australian landscape was still being created by volcanoes and earthquakes.

The best place to see scenic Big Nellie is right near its base, where a handy platform has been built to give clear views over the rocky hump. Take the opportunity of a great backdrop to do some family photography, or if you're keen on birdwatching, this is a great place to spot some of the local birdlife.

Right near the lookout are several tables, making this a good choice as a place to picnic as well. Take advantage of the lookout and then settle down to a leisurely lunch, or consider Starrs Creek picnic area for a shadier alternative in the lush rainforest.

Coorabakh National Park · North Coast

Big Nellie, in Coorabakh National Park, and the scenic lookout at its base offers a vantage point for photography and birdwatching, as well as a great place to picnic.

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What to bring

  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Drinking water

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Get in touch

Taree office

02 6552 4097npws.manninggreatlakes@environment.nsw.gov.au

78 Hargreaves Drive, Taree NSW 2430

Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm

Where you'll be

Lansdowne Forest NSW 2430

Hours

Open 24 hours