Gan Gan Lookout
Lily Hill Rd, Nelson Bay NSW 2315, Australia
Open nowToday 05:00 – 21:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
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A spectacular lookout over Port Stephens and the coast at Nelson Bay, rated 4.6 across more than 1,700 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 05:00 – 21:00
- TuesdayToday
- 05:00 – 21:00
- Wednesday
- 05:00 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 05:00 – 21:00
- Friday
- 05:00 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 05:00 – 21:00
- Sunday
- 05:00 – 21:00
Why it's worth checking out
Gan Gan Lookout sits on Lily Hill Road at Nelson Bay, high above the beautiful Port Stephens peninsula north of Newcastle. A spectacular lookout, it offers one of the finest panoramas in the region — sweeping 360-degree views over Port Stephens, the bay, the islands, the surrounding beaches and the hinterland stretching into the distance.
The appeal is that effortless payoff: an easily reached lookout with a breathtaking outlook over one of the most beautiful stretches of the NSW coast, perfect for taking in the view, watching the sunrise or simply appreciating the scale of Port Stephens from above. It's a must-do for any visit to the area.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 1,700 reviews, it's a much-loved destination. The lookout is free and open, but it's elevated and exposed to the weather, and the views depend on conditions, so it's worth checking before you go — and taking a jacket on breezy days, while enjoying the spectacular panorama over Port Stephens that makes Gan Gan Lookout such a popular spot.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.6 from 1,705 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 84
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 98
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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