Notable viewpoint · Derwent Valley, Tasmania

Wherretts Lookout

Wherretts Lookout is a viewpoint in Derwent Valley, Tasmania.

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Wherretts Lookout: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Wherretts Lookout

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Wherretts Lookout — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -42.70587, 146.49766. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Wherretts Lookout?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Wherretts Lookout?

    Nearby: Mount Field West (sanctuary, 7 km), Mount Mawson (viewpoint, 10 km), Mount Field National Park (sanctuary, 14 km), Russell Falls (waterfall, 22 km), Styx Tall Trees Conservation Area (sanctuary, 25 km), Mount Anne (viewpoint, 34 km).

    Is Wherretts Lookout worth visiting?

    Wherretts Lookout is listed as a notable viewpoint in Tasmania on Spotwander.