About Pat Morton Lookout
Pat Morton Lookout is a coastal headland viewpoint at Lennox Head in Ballina Shire, New South Wales, situated atop the Lennox Head headland. It offers elevated panoramic views over Seven Mile Beach, Lennox Head village, the Pacific Ocean and hinterland. Notable for whale watching, hang gliding launches and photography, the lookout features a paved viewing platform, parking and interpretive signage. It is a popular stop on the coastal drive between Ballina and Byron Bay.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an elevated, open-air lookout on the Lennox Head headland with 180-degree views of the coastline, Seven Mile Beach to the south, Lennox Head township, and the Pacific Ocean. The site has a paved viewing platform, safety fencing, seating and interpretive signs. Hang gliders frequently launch from the headland, and during migration season whales and dolphins can be seen offshore. The surrounding area is grassy headland with coastal vegetation and a car park adjacent to the lookout.
Key highlights
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Panoramic coastal views over Seven Mile Beach and the Pacific Ocean
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Prime whale watching location during annual migration season
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Popular hang gliding and paragliding launch site with viewing area
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Photography vantage point for sunrise and coastline
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Interpretive signage and paved lookout platform on Lennox Head headland