{"id":1471,"date":"2018-11-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-11-19T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/uncategorized\/epic-lookout-only-short-drive-central-coast\/"},"modified":"2018-11-20T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2018-11-19T14:00:00","slug":"epic-lookout-only-short-drive-central-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/lifestyle\/epic-lookout-only-short-drive-central-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"This EPIC lookout is only a short drive from the Central Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2018-11-21_10_39_37-yengonationalpark_hashtag_on_instagram_photos_and_videos.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Grab your binoculars!\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Fuel up the car and pack some snacks, because it\u2019s time for a road trip!<\/p>\n<p>But where to go?<\/p>\n<p>The Central Coast is filled with great sights, sure, but maybe you want a little more adventure? Maybe you want to explore an area you\u2019ve never been before?<\/p>\n<p>Well, have we got the spot for you!<\/p>\n<p>Tucked away in Yengo National Park is a stunning viewing platform known as Finchley Lookout. From this spot, you can gaze out over miles and miles of spectacular green forest and marvel at the majestic Mount Yengo standing proudly in the distance. Cast your glaze beyond the mountain and you\u2019ll see a flowing skyline of rolling hills and white clouds. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2018-11-21_10_38_06-yengonationalpark_hashtag_on_instagram_photos_and_videos.png\" width=\"428\" height=\"273\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Located just over an hour away from Wyong, this spot can reached by travelling along the unsealed Upper Yango Creek Road. Don\u2019t worry, it can be easily accessed by 2WD vehicles, so even the smallest hatchbacks should be able to make it!<\/p>\n<p>After you marvel at this lookout, we recommend settling in for a picnic or perhaps walking the short Finchley Cultural Walk that explores some wonderful aboriginal sites!<\/p>\n<p>Keen on checking this place out? Click <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au\/things-to-do\/lookouts\/finchley-lookout\">here<\/a><\/strong> to find out more. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/articles\/5-breath-taking-day-trips-take-central-coast\" target=\"_blank\">SEE ALSO: 5 breath-taking day trips to take from the Central Coast\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/articles\/top-5-waterfalls-central-coasthttps:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/articles\/top-5-walks-central-coast\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>SEE ALSO: Top 5 walks on the Central Coast\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cms.star1045.com.au\/articles\/5-amazing-places-central-coast-add-your-bucket-list\" target=\"_blank\">SEE ALSO: 5 amazing places on the Central Coast to add to your bucketlist\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em>Written by Kate Stevens\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Header image:\u00a0<em>Instagram\/@ebethfitzgerald<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Images:<em>Instagram\/@_georgia_rose<\/em><\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Grab your binoculars!\u00a0 Fuel up the car and pack some snacks, because it\u2019s time for a road trip! 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