Jim Newman's Lookout

Jim Newman's Lookout is a must-see stop along the Great River Road Drive in Tintaldra, Victoria 3708.

It is open at all times and welcomes all visitors, including those with access needs.

The lookout offers stunning views of the Murray River valley, Welaregang, and Ournie. Visitors can enjoy shaded picnic tables while taking in the breathtaking scenery. The lookout also features a large-scale metal art installation of a Bogong Moth.

Visitors can witness the stunning views of the Murray River valley and enjoy a picnic at Jim Newman's Lookout. The unique feature of this lookout is the large-scale metal art installation of a Bogong Moth. Visitors can stand under the moth's wings and watch the sunlight filter through the cutouts. They can also capture remarkable photos of the river flats and surrounding mountains.

From the lookout, visitors can see across the Murray River valley towards Welaregang and Ournie. These areas were once used as corroborree grounds for Bogong Moth hunts. Indigenous groups would gather here before traveling up the Murray River to the mountain peaks. The Bogong Moth migrates during the warmer months to rest in sheltered cool and humid crevices of granite-based mountains.

There are no specific restrictions on when to visit the lookout, but summer months are recommended for the best experience. Nearby attractions include the Man From Snowy River Museum Corryong, Tess & Lil, Davis Cottage, Clarke's Lagoon Wildlife Reserve, and Elyne Mitchell Library Display Panels.

According to a visitor review, Jim Newman's Lookout and the region's sculptures are interesting, and the large metal art installation of a Bogong Moth