Viewpoints in Yarra Valley

Scenic Viewpoints and Peaks

This collection spans diverse vantage points across the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, and Macedon Ranges. Highlights include the 21-metre observation tower at Mount Donna Buang, providing 360-degree views of the Victorian Alps, and the rugged coastal cliffs of Phillip Island. The list encompasses geological landmarks like Hanging Rock and the basalt formations of Pyramid Rock, alongside urban-fringe lookouts such as Oliver's Hill and the RJ Hamer Arboretum, which offer perspectives of the Great Dividing Range and Port Phillip Bay.

Scenic Viewpoints and Peaks — Map

A

Seal Rocks Lookout

Coastal vantage point on Phillip Island overlooking the Nobbies and a large colony of Australian Fur Seals.

B

Galatea Point Lookout

Elevated position along the Yarra River in Kew, providing views of the waterway and the Melbourne city skyline.

C

Eagle's Nest

Coastal lookout near Point Nepean featuring views of the Bass Strait and rugged limestone cliff formations.

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D

Hanging Rock

Hanging Rock is a distinctive geological formation in central Victoria, Australia.

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E

Camels Hump

Mount Macedon is a dormant volcano that is part of the Macedon Ranges of the Great Dividing Range, located in the Central Highlands region…

F

Mount Donna Buang;Observation tower

A 21-metre high steel structure at the 1,247-metre summit, offering 360-degree views of the Yarra Valley, Melbourne, and the Victorian Alps.

G

Oliver's Hill Lookout

Bay-side lookout in Frankston offering panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay and the Melbourne skyline across the water.

H

Turitable Falls

Seasonal waterfall in the Macedon Ranges, accessible via a walking track through native forest near Mount Macedon.

I

Woolrich Lookout

Wheelchair-accessible vantage point in the RJ Hamer Arboretum with views across the Yarra Valley and the Great Dividing Range.

J

Pyramid Rock Lookout

Coastal platform on Phillip Island overlooking a distinct basalt rock formation and the surf of Bass Strait.

K

Mount Martha Lookout

Elevated roadside stop on the Esplanade providing views across Port Phillip Bay toward the Bellarine Peninsula.

L

Seagull Rock Lookout

Southern Phillip Island lookout point offering views of offshore rock stacks and the rugged coastline near the Nobbies.

M

River View Lookout

Forested vantage point near Warburton overlooking the upper reaches of the Yarra River and the surrounding valley.

N

Murrays Lookout

Located within Arthurs Seat State Park, this site provides wide-angle views of Port Phillip Bay and the Melbourne city skyline.

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