West Head lookout
Highlights
- Gaze across Broken Bay and Pittwater, soaking in some of Sydney's most breathtaking views at West Head lookout.
- Rest on sandstone benches, listening to the soothing sounds of birds and waves while enjoying the stunning scenery.
- Explore informative signs that enhance your understanding of the natural beauty and history surrounding West Head.
- Stroll along the Aboriginal Heritage walk, connecting with the rich cultural landscape of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.
Prepare to be impressed the views from West Head lookout are some of Sydney’s best. On your visit, you’ll be greeted with a real visual feast. From West Head lookout, you can see Broken Bay on your left, Pittwater on your right and Barrenjoey Headland and Lighthouse in front.
You can also enjoy amazing vistas across the Hawkesbury River to Lion Island Nature Reserve and the beaches of the Central Coast, including Patonga and Umina Beach.
The lookout itself is a large sandstone viewing area with a number of informative interpretive signs. Rest on one of the benches and absorb the sounds of the birds and waves below before heading to nearby Resolute picnic area for lunch or taking a walk on Aboriginal Heritage walk.
If you want to learn more, see this documentary on the history of West Head fortresses, or Jack ‘Bluey’ Mercer recall his time there during the fort constructions in 1942.
Take a virtual tour of West Head lookout captured with Google Street View Trekker.
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Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
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