Pelican Beach Road lookout Travel Guide

Free Guide: Breathtaking coastal views and whale watching opportunities await at this scenic lookout in Wyrrabalong National Park, Central Coast NSW.

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Pelican Beach Road lookout

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Breathtaking coastal views and whale watching opportunities await at this scenic lookout in Wyrrabalong National Park, Central Coast NSW.

Pelican Beach Road Lookout, situated in Magenta, NSW, offers panoramic views of the coastline and the Pacific Ocean. It's a prime location for whale watching during migration season and a great spot to check out surf conditions at Pelican Beach. Open daily, it's easily accessible by car with parking available nearby.

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Opening hours

  • Every day7 am–7 pm

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PH22+Q6, Magenta NSW 2261
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Getting there

Car

From The Entrance, travel north along Wilfred Barnett Drive for approximately 8km. Turn right onto Pelican Beach Road and follow it to the end. Parking is available at the Pelican Beach carpark, a short walk from the lookout. There is no entry fee.

Public Transport

From Gosford Railway Station, take a train on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line towards Newcastle. Get off at The Entrance station. From there, catch bus Route 15 towards Magenta. Alight at the stop nearest to Pelican Beach Road and walk approximately 15 minutes to reach the lookout. A single bus ticket costs around AUD 4.00.

Walking

If you're already in the Magenta area, walk towards Magenta Drive, then turn onto Pelican Beach Road. The lookout is located at the end of the road, approximately a 20-30 minute walk.

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Pelican Beach Road Lookout is a scenic vantage point located within Wyrrabalong National Park, near Magenta, New South Wales. This lookout provides stunning panoramic views of the golden sands and sapphire waters of Pelican Beach, making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts.From the lookout, visitors can gaze north towards Pelican Point, known for its excellent beach fishing, or look south towards The Entrance. The elevated position makes it an ideal spot for whale watching during their migration season (May to November). Surfers also frequent the lookout to assess the waves at Pelican Beach.Wyrrabalong National Park, in which the lookout is located, protects the largest remaining patch of coastal rainforest in the region. The park also holds cultural significance as part of the traditional Country of the Awabakal People.Visitors can take a walk along Pelican Beach, search for shells, or explore nearby bushwalking trails like the Red Gum trail and Lillypilly loop trail.

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