Blackbutt Lookout

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NSW National Parks | Stephen King | Murray Vanderveer © DPIE

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Blackbutt Lookout

Highlights

Blackbutt lookout picnic area in Border Ranges National Park is a popular picnic area next to a scenic lookout offering views of Tweed Valley. While visiting Border Ranges National Park be sure to stop by Blackbutt lookout picnic area to enjoy a dramatic vista across a spectacular geological formation. This popular picnic spot sits on the Tweed Caldera escarpment edge, with a lookout platform offering incredible views out over Wollumbin-Mount Warning and the whole Tweed Valley from the edge of the Tweed Caldera escarpment.

Tweed Caldera is one of the biggest erosion calderas in the southern hemisphere and one of the largest in the world. It’s also one of the few places on earth where the erosion process can be seen all the way down to the underlying pre-volcanic sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, providing geology enthusiasts with a wonderful opportunity to test their knowledge of geological processes.

Activities

Picnics
Photography
Sight-seeing

Facilities

Lookout
Picnic area

Important Information

Guidelines

Always do some research before heading out for your journey. Visit the parks website for the most up to date information.
Ensure you observe all safety signs. Always stay on the marked tracks where possible. Never climb fences, they are there for your own safety.
Wear suitable footwear and always ensure to bring a hat and sunscreen to protect yourself from the elements when exploring Australia.
Plan ahead and ensure to take enough food and water for your journey.
Please consider the environment, take your rubbish with you or place in the bins provided. We want to ensure these beautiful places are still here for our future generations to enjoy.
Please do not feed the wildlife.

Photo & content credits: NSW National Parks | Stephen King | Murray Vanderveer © DPIE

Location

Getting to Blackbutt Lookout

Address: Blackbutt Lookout, Tweed Range Scenic Drive, Border Ranges, NSW 2474

Common Questions

Blackbutt Lookout FAQ

Where is Blackbutt Lookout and how do I get there?
Blackbutt Lookout sits in Border Ranges National Park, NSW. Most travellers arrive by driving Tweed Range Scenic Drive in Border Ranges National Park. Picnic tables sit beside towering blackbutt trees, making it a top lunch stop on the Tweed Range Scenic Drive.
Why is Blackbutt Lookout worth adding to my bucket list?
Blackbutt Lookout peers across the vast Tweed Caldera toward Wollumbin-Mount Warning. Picnic tables sit beside towering blackbutt trees, making it a top lunch stop on the Tweed Range Scenic Drive.
Are there any fees to visit Blackbutt Lookout?
NSW Parks day-use fees apply, payable at the entrance. If you’re planning extras like tours or camping, double-check current prices online before you go.
What safety tips should I know before visiting Blackbutt Lookout?
The caldera is one of the world’s largest erosion calderas – a photographer’s dream. Always follow any local signage and check the Aussie Bucket List page for seasonal advice.