The highest lookout in Barrington Tops.
You’ll feel on top of the world gazing across the rugged gorges and dramatic mountain ranges of Barrington Tops National Park from Careys Peak Lookout.
At 1545 metres, this walk-in lookout is at one of the highest peaks in the park and a popular destination for bushwalkers, via the Corker Trail from Lagoon Pinch, Link Trail from Gloucester Tops, or Careys Peak Trail from Junction Pools.
This is the highest lookout in Barrington Tops:
- Careys Peak Lookout in Barrington Tops National Park: 1545 metres
- Thunderbolts Lookout in Barrington Tops National Park: 1440 metres
- Devils Hole Lookout in Barrington Tops National Park: 1400 metres
- Andrew Laurie Lookout in Barrington Tops National Park: 1160 metres
From the summit, you’ll be standing on the edge of the plateau, surrounded by World Heritage-listed wilderness. Notice how the steep ridges run south like the fingers of an outstretched hand. On a clear day, you can see from the Blue Mountains across to the Stockton sand dunes near Newcastle.
Enjoy a well-earned picnic stop, with a spectacular backdrop, before heading back by walking track to Mount Barrington picnic area. If you want to make a weekend of it, it’s a medium walk to Wombat Creek campground or Black Swamp campground for a high-altitude evening beneath the stars.
Some areas of the parklands may have limited public access, check the NPWS alerts page for the latest info before you travel.