Viewpoints in Australia

Best Viewpoints & Peaks

Australia’s diverse landscape offers vantage points ranging from the 285-meter-high Melbourne Skydeck to the sacred sandstone monolith of Uluru. This collection includes the limestone stacks of the Twelve Apostles, the granite peaks of kunanyi / Mount Wellington, and the rugged gorges of Kalbarri National Park. Coastal highlights feature the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, situated at the confluence of the Indian and Southern Oceans, and the boardwalks of Canal Rocks. These sites showcase the continent's unique geology, from ancient desert dunes to dramatic sea cliffs.

Best Viewpoints & Peaks — Map

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Uluru

Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock and officially gazetted as Uluru / Ayers Rock, is a large sandstone monolith.

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The Twelve Apostles

The Twelve Apostles are a collection of limestone stacks off the shore of Port Campbell National Park, by the Great Ocean Road in Victoria,…

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Sydney Tower

Also known as Sydney Tower Eye, this is the tallest building in the city. Climb up to the top and see Sydney spread out underneath you.

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Melbourne Skydeck

When you visit this observation deck, located on the 88th floor of the Eureka Tower, you are 285 meters high, looking down from the highest…

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Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse

The Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on the headland of Cape Leeuwin, the most south-westerly point on the mainland of the…

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Mount Olga

Kata Tjuṯa, also known as The Olgas and officially gazetted as Kata Tjuta / Mount Olga, is a group of large, domed rock formations or…

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Mount Leisler

Mount Leisler is the highest point in the Kintore Range in the south-west of the Northern Territory of Australia.

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Ross Graham Lookout

Lookout in Kalbarri National Park overlooking the Murchison River. A short walking trail leads from the cliff top down to the river's edge.

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Hawks Head

An accessible vantage point in Kalbarri National Park offering views of the Murchison River gorge. Includes picnic facilities and interpretive signage.

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Eagle Gorge Lookout

Coastal viewpoint in Kalbarri National Park overlooking sandstone cliffs and the Indian Ocean. A popular spot for seasonal whale watching.

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Dale Gorge

Located in Karijini National Park, this gorge features iron-rich red rock walls, Fortescue Falls, and the Fern Pool swimming hole.

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Kata Tjuta Dune Viewing

An elevated wooden platform offering 360-degree views of the 36 conglomerate rock domes of Kata Tjuta and the surrounding desert landscape.

Sam Paterson / CC-BY-SA

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Canal Rocks

Granite rock formations in the South West region where the ocean has eroded a narrow channel. A boardwalk crosses the canal for views of the surging surf.

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Mushroom Rock

A weathered sandstone formation in Kalbarri National Park. The loop trail features geological layers and ancient tumblagooda sandstone.

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State War Memorial

People come to this war memorial to reflect on the fallen soldiers, but also for the magnificent views of Perth.

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Mount Wellington

Mount Wellington, also known as kunanyi () in palawa kani and gazetted as kunanyi / Mount Wellington, is a mountain in the south-east of…

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Wineglass Bay Lookout

Located in Freycinet National Park, this vantage point offers views of the bay's curved white beach and turquoise water, framed by the Hazards mountains.

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