Timeline
19:35
Find your spot at the West Kaputar Lookout. The granite face of the rock formation and the Nandewar wilderness will be bathed in the final warm light. Settle in and check your camera settings or simply enjoy the stillness.
20:05
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light fades quickly, leaving the landscape in shadow. This is the peak moment of the experience.
20:20
Stay for a few minutes as the light turns blue. The views across Mount Kaputar National Park remain striking even in the twilight. No facilities are available here, so ensure you are comfortable before the dark sets in.
Local tip
There are no food or drink shops at the lookout. Bring water and any snacks with you from Narrabri.
Check before you go
- The lookout is free entry.
- There are no toilets or food facilities at West Kaputar Lookout.
- Check the route from Narrabri via Maitland Street, Old Gunnedah Road, and Kaputar Road before you go.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Narrabri (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).