A newly revamped lookout platform has opened at Cocoparra National Park near the NSW town of Griffith.
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service says it has replaced three ageing lookouts with a raised lookout platform, providing an elevated but safe viewpoint across Jacks Creek gorge and out across the sprawling plains to the west.
Jacks Creek walking track traverses through a sheltered gorge and up onto a ridge top, where visitors can enjoy scenic views, plentiful birdwatching and diverse tree and plant species.
The NSW Government provided $550,000 for the project, which also included upgrading the walking track, and installing new signage.
The new lookout allows easy access to sone truly spectacular views. PIC: NSW NPWS
NPWS Director West Darren Pitt said the initiative would support regional tourism, boost the local economy, and ensure Cocoparra remains a ‘must-visit destination’ for years to come.
“The upgrades at Jacks Creek have created a safer and more accessible way for people to enjoy Cocoparra National Park,” he said. “Cocoparra National Park is truly unique – from birdwatching to spectacular ridge-top scenery – with these improvements making it even easier for people of all ages to experience its natural beauty in a safer and more enjoyable way.”
There have been a number of recent renewal projects carried out in Cocoparra National Park in recent years, including refreshed and updated facilities in both day use and campground areas.
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