Lookout

Bay of Islands & Northland


For a bird's-eye view over the canopy, head to the forest lookout, near the very south end of the park. You can either drive to it (the road is well signposted but quite rough and not suitable for campervans), or take the 2.5km Lookout Track from the visitor centre.


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