Fort Bourke Hill Lookout

Fort Bourke Hill Lookout is a hilltop viewpoint on Fort Bourke Hill immediately south of Cobar in western New South Wales. It overlooks the town and the large open-cut void of the historic Great Cobar Copper Mine. Notable for its panoramic 360-degree views, interpretive signage and preserved mining relics, the lookout marks the site of the 1870 copper discovery that established Cobar as a major mining centre and remains a key heritage and sightseeing stop.

Visitors can expect an elevated open-air lookout with a sealed car park and viewing area overlooking Cobar township and the deep open-cut mine void. The site features interpretive panels explaining mining history, historic relics and remnants of early workings, and expansive views across the flat western plains. It is a short drive from the town centre, suitable for sightseeing, photography and reading heritage information, with no enclosed buildings.