Red Top Lookout
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Melissa Findley | John Spencer
Melissa Findley | John Spencer
Melissa Findley | John Spencer
Overview
Highlights
Red Top Lookout located in Mungo National Park is a must do on your Aussie Bucket List when visiting Mildura and outback Australia. Mungo is one of a handful of places where you can see the extraordinary effects of erosion on the landscape. Red Top lookout and boardwalk is an unbeatable vantage point, offering bird's eye views of the park's remarkable deep ravines, rippling patterns and rich textures.
From Mungo Visitor Centre, it's an easy half-hour drive to the lookout via the Mungo Self-guided Drive tour. Along the way, you'll find signs discussing the long-term climate changes that led to the lakes in Mungo National Park drying out. Don't forget your camera as there some attention-grabbing views, continue along the drive to nearby Rosewood picnic area for a picnic lunch.
Activities
- Picnics
- Photography
- Sight-seeing
- Education, cultural and historical experience
Facilities
- Picnic area
- Boardwalk - 100m
- Parking is available at Red Top lookout and boardwalk.
Important Information
Guidelines
- Always do some research before heading out for your journey. Visit the parks website for up to date information on the current conditions.
- This park is in a remote location, please ensure you are thoroughly prepared, bring appropriate clothing and equipment.
- The weather in this area can be extreme, so please be prepared for your visit; temperatures in summer frequently rise above 40°C and night time winter temperatures often drop below 0°C.
- This 50m timber boardwalk, between the carpark and lookout, is fully accessible for wheelchairs, prams and visitors with limited mobility.
- Railings and several seats are provided at the lookout.
- Wear suitable footwear and ensure to bring a hat and sunscreen to protect yourself from the elements.
- Plan ahead and ensure to take enough food and water for your journey.
- Always stay on the marked tracks where possible. Never climb fences, they are there for your own safety.
- Please consider the environment, take your rubbish with you or place in the bins provided. We want to ensure these beautiful places are still here for our future generations to enjoy.
- Ensure to let a responsible adult know of your plans and report back into them once you have finished exploring for the day.
- National park and camping fees may apply, check the parks website for bookings and further details.
Photo credits: NSW National Parks & Wildlife Services | Melissa Findley | John Spencer
Location & Supplier
Red Top Lookout - Mungo
Address: Red Top Lookout, Mungo, New South Wales 2715
