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Donaghys Lookout

56. Donaghys Lookout

time 40 minute return
access Located on the Lyell Highway (A10) between the Franklin and Collingwood rivers
fees Park entry fees apply. (Lake St Clair or Queenstown are the closest places to obtain a pass.)
facilities Picnic and toilet facilities located at the Franklin River 9km away
grade Moderate grade
what to take Group B items, plus lunch and water
cautions Rain and wind can occur in any month
prohibited 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.