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Donaghys Lookout

23. Donaghys Lookout

	40 minute return
	Located on the Lyell Highway (A10) between the Franklin and Collingwood rivers. See map.
	Park entry fees apply. (Lake St Clair or Queenstown are the closest places to obtain a pass.)
	Picnic and toilet facilities located at the Franklin River 9km away
	Level 2
	Group B items, plus lunch and water
	Rain and wind can occur in any month
	No pets, firearms or bicycles

Enjoy wilderness views of mountain tops and the Franklin River after this short walk. The track climbs a small hill at an easy grade and lands you perched and protected on a rocky lookout point.

Highlights

Donaghys Lookout offers a spectacular window into the wilderness of the Wild Rivers National Park. Dominating the skyline is the quartzite half dome of Frenchmans Cap, a challenging bushwalk. Below is the junction of the Collingwood and Franklin Rivers.