About Cape Hawke Lookout
Cape Hawke Lookout is a hilltop viewing platform in Booti Booti National Park near Forster on the New South Wales Mid North Coast. At 270 metres above sea level, it is the highest point in the park and offers 360-degree panoramic views over Wallis Lake, Forster-Tuncurry, Seven Mile Beach and the Pacific Ocean. Reached by a short steep walking track from Cape Hawke Drive, it is notable for whale watching, photography and coastal sightseeing.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a short, steep uphill walk from the Cape Hawke Drive car park to a fenced viewing platform at the summit. The lookout provides uninterrupted 360-degree views over the coastline, Wallis Lake, the Forster-Tuncurry township, Booti Booti National Park and offshore islands. The setting is natural bushland with eucalypt forest and exposed summit. There is an orientation table and interpretive signage to help identify landmarks. The area is popular for sightseeing, photography and seasonal whale watching.
Key highlights
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360-degree panoramic views from 270m elevation, the highest point in Booti Booti National Park
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Views over Wallis Lake, Forster-Tuncurry, Seven Mile Beach and the Pacific Ocean
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Excellent vantage point for whale watching during migration season
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Short steep walking track through coastal eucalypt forest to the summit platform
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Orientation table and interpretive signage identifying surrounding landmarks
History of Cape Hawke Lookout
Cape Hawke was named in May 1770 by Captain James Cook after Admiral Edward Hawke of the British Royal Navy. The headland and lookout lie within Booti Booti National Park, which protects a significant coastal landscape on the Mid North Coast.
Culture & Context
The area lies within the traditional lands of the Worimi people, the Traditional Custodians of the Forster and Great Lakes region. The landscape holds cultural significance for its connection to Country, coastal resources and natural heritage.
Route
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