Crackneck Lookout

Crackneck Lookout reopens following upgrade

Top whale-watching spot Crackneck Lookout has reopened with a whole new look and significantly upgraded facilities. NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Central Coast Area Manager Steve Atkins said…


Accessibility upgrade for Crackneck Lookout

Work to improve accessibility at Crackneck Lookout in Wyrrabalong National Park is set to begin in the New Year. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam…


Can-do community builds safe path

Visitors and residents of Bateau Bay can now walk in safety from Shelly Beach to Crackneck Lookout completely in the bush, away from busy traffic along Bateau Bay Rd. Residents…


Lookout concept plan open for comment

The NSW Government has made a $430,000 funding commitment to the upgrade of Crackneck Lookout at Bateau Bay. National Parks and Wildlife Service announced in last week’s Chronicle that they…



Concept plan released for iconic lookout upgrade

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is planning to revitalise Bateau Bay’s tired looking Crackneck Lookout precinct in Wyrrabalong National Park with smart new design features and improved facilities….


Walking track reopens after 12-week upgrade

The Coast walking track in Wyrrabalong National Park at Bateau Bay has re-opened to visitors following a 12-week $200,000 upgrade. The surface of the 1.2km track between Bateau Bay Beach…



Hang glider rescued from cliff

A hang glider was rescued from a cliff off Bateau Bay’s Crackneck Lookout after crashing his glider. Emergency services were called to the lookout, located in Wyrrabalong National Park, at…