Lookouts you can drive up to

Sometimes you just want a scenic drive topped off with a big view as the big cherry on top, straight from the car. So if you want big views but no walking then hey, no hassles, check out these lookouts around the Barrington Coast.

Some of these have spaces to spread a picnic rug or sit at a picnic table so be sure to pack your favourite portable lunch and refreshments. And if the weather is too challenging then some of these lookouts enable you to peruse the views as you sit comfortably in your car with that picnic on your lap.

But whatever the weather, let your curiosity take you out of the car and closer to the edge.... you know the rewards will be much better.

Listings below include height above sea level, for the purists. Enjoy your picnic.

Lookouts near Forster:

• Bennetts Head Lookout at Forster: 50m (car park is at viewing area)
• Second Head Reserve at Forster: 15m (car park is at viewing area)

Lookouts near Gloucester:

• Cobark Lookout in Barrington Tops State Forest: 1000m (car park is at viewing platform)
• Carsons Lookout on Thunderbolts Way near Woko: 930m (car park is at viewing area)
• Kia Ora Lookout near Gloucester: 210m (car park is at viewing area)
• Mograni Lookout near Gloucester: 190m (car park is at viewing area)

Lookouts near Taree:

• Apex Lookout at Taree: 40m (car park is at viewing area)
• Brushy Cutting Lookout near Wingham: 90m (car park is at viewing area)
• Ellenborough Falls at Elands: 515m: (car park is at the top viewing platform near the kiosk)
• Newbys Lookout in Coorabakh National Park: 380m (views are hidden from the carpark but a timber ramp is accessible for wheelchairs)
• Pilot Hill Lookout at Harrington: 20m (car park is at viewing area)
• Crowdy Head Lookout at the lighthouse: 10m (car park is at lighthouse)

Lookouts near Pacific Palms:

• Whoota Whoota Lookout in Wallingat National Park: 250m (car park is at viewing area)