Hickson Street Lookout
A scenic clifftop lookout at Merewether near Newcastle, rated 4.8 across more than 220 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Hickson Street Lookout sits on Hickson Street at Merewether, on Newcastle's dramatic coastline. A lovely clifftop lookout, it offers sweeping views over the ocean, the coastline and Merewether's beaches — a beautiful, accessible vantage point on the scenic Bathers Way coastal walk, popular for taking in the spectacular coastal scenery.
The appeal is that combination of a beautiful coastal outlook and an easy, rewarding spot: from the clifftop you get gorgeous views over the ocean and the coastline, with the chance to spot whales in season and the scenic coastal walk passing by. It's a wonderful spot to pause, take in the scenery or watch the sunrise over the sea, a genuine highlight of Newcastle's lovely coast.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 220 reviews, it's a much-loved spot. The lookout and coastal walk are free and open, but the clifftop setting is exposed and conditions vary with the weather, so it's worth checking before you go — and taking sun protection — while enjoying the lovely ocean views at Hickson Street Lookout at Merewether.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 88
- Popularity
- 71
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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