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West Kaputar Lookout

Mount Kaputar National Park

Scenic views across Mount Kaputar National Park and of the granite face of the West Kaputar rock formation, and of the Nandewar and Grattai wilderness. Bring your binoculars and cameras.

Address: Kaputar Road
Getting there: 49.5 km from Narrabri via Maitland Street southbound, pass Jenkins Street on the left and continue ahead as Old Gunnedah Road, turn left onto Kaputar Road, pass the Bark Hut Campground and Picnic Area on the right, pass the Doug Sky Lookout on the right, pass Governor Road on the left, lookout on the left
Price: Free entry
Website: nationalparks.nsw.gov.au (opens in a new tab)

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