Weereewa Lookout, Lake George: Why stop here?

The Weereewa Lookout on the Federal Highway between Goulburn and Canberra offers fabulous views out over Lake George, a endorheic lake that changes its appearance.

The Weereewa Lookout is the best place to take in views over Lake George near Canberra. There is a car park next to the lookout, just next to the Federal Highway.

Where is the Weereewa Lookout?

The Weereewa Lookout is on the Federal Highway, about half an hour’s drive north of Canberra. If coming in the other direction, it’s a handy leg-stretching stop on the Goulburn to Canberra leg of a Newcastle to Canberra road trip.

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Full day city highlights tour – including Mount Ainslie, Parliament House and the Australian War Memorial.
Tidbinbilla wildlife and birds tour – see kangaroos, koalas, platypus and emus in the wild.
Hot air balloon flight – see Canberra’s unique design while floating above the city.
Small group wine tour – discover the amazing wineries and food producers of the Canberra region.
Australian Institute of Sport tour – see where Australia’s next generation of sporting greats train.
Australian Museum – expert-guided tour of the museum highlights.
Brewery tour – hop between Canberra’s best craft breweries.

What is so interesting about Lake George?

Lake George is an endorheic lake, which means no water from it flows out into rivers and oceans. This means water levels can change fairly dramatically depending on how much rainfall there has been in recent months.

Come in a time of plentiful rainfall, and you’ll see twinkling water across the horizon from the Weereewa Lookout.

Come in a time of drought, and you’ll see livestock grazing on the plains from this Lake George Lookout.

What can I see at the Weereewa Lookout?

One key thing to observe at the Weereewa Lookout are the rocks that form the Lake George Fault. This is the fault line that rose hundreds of thousands of years ago, cutting off the small streams that drained Lake George, turning it into what it is today.

Aside from the car park, there are no facilities at the Weereewa Lookout. If you need a toilet stop, swing round to the public toilets at the neighbouring Anderson VC Rest Area.