Pat Morton Lookout
A spectacular coastal lookout at Lennox Head near Byron Bay, famous for whale watching, rated 4.8 across more than 1,100 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Pat Morton Lookout sits on the headland at Lennox Head, on the Northern Rivers coast near Byron Bay. A much-loved coastal lookout, it offers spectacular views — a stunning clifftop vantage point over the ocean and coastline, famous as one of the region's best spots for whale watching in season and for taking in sweeping sea views, the kind of breathtaking natural lookout that draws visitors year-round.
The appeal is that combination of a gorgeous clifftop setting and genuinely spectacular views: the sweeping ocean outlook, the coastline and — in season — the chance to spot migrating whales make it a wonderful spot for a stop, a photo or simply soaking up the scenery. It's also a renowned spot near the hang-gliding launch, capturing the dramatic beauty of the Lennox Head coast.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 1,100 reviews, it's clearly a much-loved spot. The lookout is free and open, but conditions and the weather vary, and it pays to be mindful near the clifftop edges and take sun protection — so it's worth checking conditions before you go (and bringing binoculars in whale season) — then enjoying the spectacular views at Pat Morton Lookout.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 00:00 – 23:59
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 91
- Popularity
- 93
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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