Location:

Sumac Lookout is located in the Tarkine (takayna) rainforest in north-west Tasmania, around 20 minutes from Arthur River and just off Sumac Road. This area is part of the vast and ancient temperate rainforest system that defines the Tarkine. The road to the lookout is sealed and gravel in parts but suitable for all vehicles.

How to get there:

From Arthur River, follow Arthur River Road and turn onto Sumac Road, where signs clearly point the way to the lookout. A short drive through thick rainforest brings you to a small car park. The viewpoint is only a brief walk from your vehicle, along a flat, well-maintained path.

Hike length:

None — this is a short, easy stroll of just a minute or two from the car park.

Difficulty Level:

Very easy — accessible for all visitors.

Dogs allowed:

Yes — dogs are allowed on a leash, as the lookout is outside national park boundaries.

More information:

Sumac Lookout offers one of the most beautiful elevated views over the Arthur River as it winds through a deep, forested gorge. The platform sits above towering myrtle, sassafras, and leatherwood rainforest, giving you a true sense of the scale and untouched nature of the Tarkine.

This is a peaceful and atmospheric stop, especially in the morning when the forest is misty or after rain when the river runs deep brown beneath the canopy. It pairs perfectly with other nearby viewpoints such as Julius River, Trowutta Arch, and The Edge of the World.

Sumac Lookout is an effortless yet rewarding stop that captures the wild and ancient character of Tasmania’s west coast rainforest.