Pinnacle walk and lookout (0.8km), Border Ranges National Park, New South Wales

Pinnacle walk and lookout is a 800m, grade 2 hike located in the Border Ranges National Park, New South Wales. The hike should take around 40 mins to complete.

Length: 800m

Duration: 40 mins

Grade: 2

Style: Return

Start: Pinnacle Track

End: Pinnacle Track

Location: Border Ranges National Park

Closest town: Pumpenbil

New South Wales

From state capital: 786km

Longitude: 153.1279821

Latitude: -28.40603211

Hike summary

Without a doubt, the journey along the Pinnacle walk to Pinnacle lookout is one of the highlights of the whole park and not to be missed.
It's a short walk through World Heritage-listed rainforest before the track reaches Pinnacle lookout. You're bound to be mesmerised by uninterrupted views of the whole park along with spectacular 360° views all the way to the coastline, the crater escarpment and to Wollumbin (formerly known as Mount Warning).

If you're an early riser, and even if you aren't, it's definitely worth making the effort to see the silhouette of Wollumbin when the sun rises - it's a completely inspiring way to start your day in Border Ranges National Park.
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Tips

The road to Pinnacle walk and lookout is a well-maintained gravel road; however, following heavy rains between December to May, the surface can be rough or slippery in parts

Visit NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service for more information on this trail.

The longitude and latitude of the start and end points are approximately only and should not be used for navigation purposes. Please contact me if you know the correct coordinates.

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Location

Getting there

To The Pinnacle carpark. Pinnacle walk is accessed via the Tweed Range Scenic drive.To get there:Take Williams Road from Kyogle, turn into Creegan Road (which becomes Tweed Range Scenic drive)Travel 23km along Tweed Range Scenic drive until you reach the Pinnacle walk Park entry points The Pinnacle carpark See on map Parking Parking is available at the start of Pinnacle walk

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About the region

Border Ranges National Park in the North Coast region
Border Ranges National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

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