Incredible forest lookouts

There’s nothing like reaching a lookout and seeing the vast forest landscape stretching to the horizon.

Whether you're on a walk, a ride or a scenic drive, lookouts offer a different perspective on the landscape and give you a moment to pause, take in the view, and breathe in the fresh forest air.

We’ve pulled together some of the best lookouts across the state - each with its own unique view and experience.

Keppel Lookout, Marysville State Forest

Taungurung Country

As far as beautiful forest views, you can’t go past Keppel Lookout. A large viewing platform leads to epic scenery overlooking the Marysville township, the Cathedral Range State Park, Steavensons Falls and the Acheron Valley.

It's a 12-minute drive from Marysville and about 20 metres from the car park via a short, graveled pathway. Or if you prefer to work for your view, challenge yourself to the 11 km walk via the Keppel Lookout Trail.

Craig's Hut, Mount Stirling

Taungurung Country

For awe inspiring alpine views, Craig’s Hut is just the place. Constructed for the 1983 Man from Snowy River movie, you can see why this location was chosen, featuring unrivaled views over Mount Cobbler and the Upper King River Valley.

You can access the hut and these magnificent views 1 hour and 15 minutes from Merrijig, either directly by 4WD or by 2WD and a 1.2 km walking track.

Mount Timbertop

Taungurung Country

For alpine views that are just as stunning on the other side of Mt Buller, head to Mount Timbertop, 16 minutes from Merijig.

Accessible only by foot, the 5.5 km return Mount Timbertop Walk is worth every step for the epic view that awaits, looking out across the Delatite Valley and Victorian Alps.

The Apex Lookout Walk

For incredible views across Bright and the Victorian Alps including Mt Feathertop, Mt Fainter and Mt Bogong head to The Apex Lookout Walk—a 3.2 km return trip from the car park which is 1.6 km from Bright township.

Search for this walk on the More To Explore app.

Huggins Lookout

Taungurung Country

For a different perspective on Bright, walk the 1.6 km return walk to Huggins Lookout on the other side of town.

Use the More to Explore app to search for these other forest walks in Bright:

• Bakers Gully Reservoirs Lower and Upper Loops
• Valley View Walk
• Memorial Arboretum Walk

Murmungee Lookout, Stanley State Forest

Just 12 minutes south of Beechworth and an hour north of Bright, Murmungee Lookout offers sweeping views across the cropping and grazing lands of the Murmungee Basin, taking in the Ovens Valley and stretching from Mt Buffalo to Mt Buller on the horizon.

Pack a picnic and take in the breathtaking landscape from the lookout’s picnic table.

Search for this lookout on the More To Explore app.

Wilhelmina Falls Lookout, Murrindindi Scenic Reserve

Taungurung Country

Accessible by foot, the viewing platform beside Wilhelmina Falls is a welcome vista that intersects both the Mill Track Loop and the Boroondara Track Circuit, two walks in the Murrindindi Scenic Reserve.

This stunning view looks across the dense forest cover of the Murrindindi Scenic Reserve and across to Mt Despair.

Pearson Point, Avon-Mt Hedrick Scenic Reserve

Gunaikurnai Country

If you have a 4WD, head out to Pearson Point on the southern edge of the Avon-Mt Hedrick Scenic Reserve, 25 minutes from Heyfield in Central Gippsland.

You’ll enjoy sweeping views of the surrounding landscape including Lake Glenmaggie and the Strzelecki Ranges.

Ben Nevis, Mt Cole/Beeripmo State Forest

Eastern Maar Country

Or if you’re travelling west, drive 30 minutes north-west of Beaufort to Ben Nevis. Pack a picnic for gorgeous views over the Grampians Ranges to the west and the Pyrenees Ranges to the north.

And if hang gliding is your thing, Ben Nevis is the place, known for its great ‘thermals’—conditions that allow hang gliders to gain altitude.

Seven Acre Rock, Yarra State Forest

Bunurong Country

Enjoy a sweeping panorama of Bunyip State Park at Seven Acre Rock, a 16 minute drive from Powelltown. On clear days, you’ll be able to see all the way across to Western Port and Port Phillip Bays!

Page last updated: 22/05/25