Ultimate guide to spectacular lookouts in Gippsland
From lakeside views to mountain top panoramas, there are plenty of striking vistas.
Jacob Wallace
August 03, 2026
Gippsland is home to a plethora of great spots to have a gander at the environment, so the Monitor has compiled a list of the region's best lookouts to help you enjoy the scenery.
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Lakes Entrance Lookout
The view from Lakes Entrance Lookout.
From the viewing platform perched above the coastal town of Lakes Entrance, visitors can take in the meeting point of the entrance channel, Gippsland Lakes, Bass Strait and the township below.
Mount Speed Lookout
Mount Speed Lookout.
Between Trafalgar and Thorpdale, this wooden lookout sits on the side of Mount Speed in the Strzelecki Ranges and overlooks part of Loch Creek, Trafalgar and the farmland beyond.
Apex Lookout
The view from Apex Lookout.
About 10 minutes north of Neerim South on the road to Noojee, Apex Lookout is an easy stop for travellers exploring the region. The platform provides viewers with a vantage point to look down on the Tarago Reservoir and the rolling hills of Gippsland's high country.
Cast Iron Point
A secluded lookout along Walhalla Road overlooking the Thomson Dam, the track leading down to the point is unsealed and best suited for 4WD vehicles. If you can make it down to the dam there are sweeping views of the surrounding forested valleys and wilderness.
Pearsons Point Lookout
Pearsons Point Lookout.
Looking down on the Macalister River, Lake Glenmaggie and the surrounding forested foothills, Pearsons Point features basic picnic facilities and is an excellent spot for birdwatching.
This lookout is only accessible by 4WDs.
Pyramid Rock Lookout
Pyramid Rock off the coast of Phillip Island.
On the southern side of Phillip Island, Pyramid Rock Lookout has ocean views and a striking granite rock formation that gives the landmark its name. A well-maintained boardwalk leads visitors to the viewing platforms overlooking the surrounding cliffs and surf.
Lancey’s Lookout
The view from Lancy’s Lookout in South Gippsland.
On the road between Arawata and Fairbank in South Gippsland is a small viewing spot that looks down on a quiet valley with two picturesque reservoirs.
Mount Cannibal Lookout
The vista from Mount Cannibal.
Near the western edge of Gippsland, the top of Mount Cannibal is reached via a moderate walking track through native forest. From the summit visitors can take in the surrounding countryside, farmland and distant mountain ranges.
Mount Oberon
The view from the top of Mount Oberon.
At the southern tip of mainland Australia, within Wilsons Promontory National Park, Mount Oberon is one of Victoria's most well-known viewpoints.
Reached via a 3.4km return track from the car park, the summit rewards visitors with 360-degree views over the Bass Strait, Tidal River, islands and mountains.