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Waratah Road Waratah, Tasmania Australia 7321 Natural Attractions

Whyte Hills Lookout

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Just a five minute (1 km) drive past Philosopher Falls (on the Corinna Road),on the left side of the road is Whyte Hills Lookout. The lookout offers a panoramic view of the North-West corner of the stunning Tarkine Wilderness.

This lookout has easy access from a car park and provides interpretive signage and a great panoramic photo opportunity of Australia’s largest area of temperate rainforest. The lookout is home to the impressive Western Wilds public art sculpture by talented Tasmanian artist Matt Calvert.

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Phone: (03) 6439 7100
Email: council@warwyn.tas.gov.au
Address: Waratah Road Waratah, Tasmania Australia 7321 View on map

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Sports and Recreation Facilities

Mountain Vista Golf Club

The Mountain Vista Golf Club is a picturesque 9 hole public access golf course situated in the small but historic mining town of Waratah - in the heart…

Galleries, Museums and Collections Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Waratah Courthouse Museum

Waratah sits at the Eastern Gateway to the Tarkine Wilderness, a 40-minute drive south of Burnie and a 50-minute drive from Burnie/Wynyard Airport at Wynyard. The town once…

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Hellyer Gorge picnic area

Make your way via Hellyer Gorge named after Henry Hellyer for a spectacular scenic route to the West Coast or Cradle Mountain. The windy route and steep cliffs…

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