[2025 Nelson Bay Attraction] Travel Guide for Gan Gan Lookout (Updated Apr)

At a height of 160 metres, Gan Gan Lookout is Port Stephens’ highest and most accessible lookout. It is about 30 minutes drive from Port Stephens, NSW Australia. It is a beautiful lookout to view the whole Nelson Bay area and there are two different lookouts which are very short walks to get to. From the lookout, you will experience commanding views from Gan Gan Hill of the whole of Port Stephens right through to Newcastle in the south and the Myall Lakes to the north. It is possible to look south to the opposite side of the peninsula, with close views of the eastern beaches, Anna Bay and Stockton beaches. The Gan Gan Lookout is truly one of the highlights of the Nelson Bay area and the panorama is breathtaking, especially at dusk. The viewing platform is wheelchair accessible and there is limited free parking available.

Location and Features Port Stephens is located between the Tasman Sea and the Karuah River, about 50 km from Newcastle. The area is dotted with picturesque towns, the most famous of which are Nelson Bay and Anna Bay. Nelson Bay is known for its dolphin-watching tours, while Anna Bay is famous for its coastal sand dunes. Tourism Resources Port Stephens is known as the "Blue Water Paradise" and is home to 26 golden beaches of varying sizes. Its unique geography makes it a natural playground. Visitors can enjoy diving, swimming, water skiing, jet skiing, windsurfing, and speed boating. In addition, they can go sandboarding, horseback riding, or camel riding on the beaches, or even take a 4WD or ATV ride across the endless beaches and sand dunes. Marine Life Port Stephens is known as the "Home of the Australian Dolphin," with around 90 Australian dolphins living in the area year-round, making dolphin tours one of the most popular activities. In addition to dolphins, visitors can also see whales in the winter and spring. Adventure Activities Visitors can choose to go on a 4WD adventure in the sand dunes or explore the pristine nature of the world-class national parks. Gan Gan Lookout on Lily Hill Rd is the best place to enjoy a panoramic view of Port Stephens.

🌟Highlights: There is a lookout here specifically for viewing the panoramic view of Port Stephens. The viewing platform has signs pointing to the direction and distance of various places. There is only one small road on the mountain, and there are few parking spaces, so don't go on holidays 📝Note tips: This is not a popular scenic spot, it is just that people living nearby like to come up and see how far their place is and in which direction 🚉Travel strategy: Drive up the mountain at the GanGan intersection