Crackneck Lookout reopens following upgrade in time for the whale watching season

One of the Central Coast’s top places to go to and spot the whales on their migration has just reopened following a significant upgrade. Crackneck Lookout at Bateau Bay has had an amazing revamp and visitors can enjoy uninterrupted views of the big blue and the mighty humpbacks. There is new information signage about the humpback whales too so you can learn about their migration while you are there.

Steve Atkins, Central Coast Area Manager, NSW National Parks and Wildlife said the upgrades have revitalised the stunning Central Coast location, creating a more accessible and user-friendly visitor precinct.

“Crackneck Lookout in Wyrrabalong National Park is very popular with the local community and is one of the best locations to observe whales on the Central Coast,” said Mr Atkins.

“Visitors to Central Coast national parks contribute more than $1 billion to our local economy each year and help generate over 2,520 jobs for the region.

“It’s fantastic to see this national park project completed so that locals and visitors to the Central Coast can enjoy the site’s unique vantage point as the annual humpback whale migration continues,” said Mr Atkins.

With new viewing areas and wheelchair friendly pathways, the area is more accessible to visitors and has been expanded to feature landscaped picnic area with timber and sandstone seating. In addition, 55 car parking spaces have been created, plus mini bus parking and a number of wheelchair friendly spaces.

The upgrade was carefully planned by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) team, considering both conservation and improving visitor infrastructure and works were completed by local Aboriginal-owned company Goanna Services.

Find out more about the whale migration and where else to see them on the Central Coast, we are blessed to have many wonderful vantage points on the Central Coast.