Mount Marlay Lookout
Mount Marlay Lookout, Stanthorpe: Hours, Address, Mount Marlay Lookout Reviews: 4/5
Mount Marlay Lookout
Mount Marlay Lookout
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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OrderintheHouse
Brisbane2,336 contributions
Sep. 2021
In September 2021 my wife and I enjoyed a very pleasant one week stay in the Granite Belt region of Queensland staying in the delightful Fergies Hill Spa Cottage located in the Granite Ridge Winery at Ballandean, very near to the Queensland/New South Wales border on the Queensland side.
Our plan for this one week stay was to visit lots of Granite Belt wineries and enjoy the many tourist attractions in the area.
Ballandean is 20 kilometres south, south west of Stanthorpe (the main town in the Granite Belt) and is 240 kilometres south –west of Brisbane, about a 3 hour’s drive away.
On our first full day after we arrived at the Cottage, we took a drive into Stanthorpe to get some meat and grocery items to cook meals ourselves in the Cottage, which is fully self contained. Before doing our shopping we took a short 5 minute drive up to the Mount Marley Lookout from the town centre, where we were able to get some fabulous panoramic views of the town of Stanthorpe.
There is a fenced off area at the top of the summit with two large highly magnified binoculars provided, which were free of charge to let visitors pinpoint certain landmarks more easily. There were picnic tables with seating and visitors can enjoy a short walk around the summit, which follows a narrow concreted path through the trees. This walk is very scenic.
There were quite a number of visitors up on the summit when we visited, which demonstrated the Lookout’s popularity.
This is a must do for visitors to Stanthorpe to get a different perspective of this charming, enterprising town.
Our plan for this one week stay was to visit lots of Granite Belt wineries and enjoy the many tourist attractions in the area.
Ballandean is 20 kilometres south, south west of Stanthorpe (the main town in the Granite Belt) and is 240 kilometres south –west of Brisbane, about a 3 hour’s drive away.
On our first full day after we arrived at the Cottage, we took a drive into Stanthorpe to get some meat and grocery items to cook meals ourselves in the Cottage, which is fully self contained. Before doing our shopping we took a short 5 minute drive up to the Mount Marley Lookout from the town centre, where we were able to get some fabulous panoramic views of the town of Stanthorpe.
There is a fenced off area at the top of the summit with two large highly magnified binoculars provided, which were free of charge to let visitors pinpoint certain landmarks more easily. There were picnic tables with seating and visitors can enjoy a short walk around the summit, which follows a narrow concreted path through the trees. This walk is very scenic.
There were quite a number of visitors up on the summit when we visited, which demonstrated the Lookout’s popularity.
This is a must do for visitors to Stanthorpe to get a different perspective of this charming, enterprising town.
Written 30 April 2022
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Vikki J
Gold Coast, Australia8 contributions
Apr. 2022
Worth driving up to have a look. Also make sure you do the short walking track around the top its also worthwhile.
Written 24 April 2022
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Anita T
Forster, Australia11,671 contributions
Apr. 2022 • Couples
We drove up to Mount Marley to take look over the town of Stanthorpe and the surrounding area.
The views are great. There are also some seats and picnic tables. We found a walk which started from the car park. It was lovely and went round the hill to the Eastern side. An easy walk on a concrete path. We also found that there were a few other walks which came up the mountain from the base.
Would be a great spot to visit for sunset.
The views are great. There are also some seats and picnic tables. We found a walk which started from the car park. It was lovely and went round the hill to the Eastern side. An easy walk on a concrete path. We also found that there were a few other walks which came up the mountain from the base.
Would be a great spot to visit for sunset.
Written 7 April 2022
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KarlCrankyPants
Brisbane Region, Australia230 contributions
Mar. 2022 • Couples
Great views of Stanthorpe from the lookout Point. There is a direction compass with points of interest and two fixed telescopes that do not require money to use.
Written 3 April 2022
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David C
Gold Coast, Australia79 contributions
Dec. 2021
This is just another lookout. Nothing spectacular. It only looks out over one direction as but a nice view. There are some walk trails around but it was overgrown with grass which didn't make it very inviting for us.
Written 18 December 2021
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Agr8family
Brisbane, Australia54 contributions
Jul. 2021
Easy drive up to the lookout and a perfect vantage point to watch the sunset. Picnic tables up there also.
Written 10 July 2021
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Cathy H
Brisbane, Australia144 contributions
Jun. 2021
Definitely drive up here and have a look at the lookout and pretty views.
Nice short stop to see the views over Stanthorpe and beyond.
Nice short stop to see the views over Stanthorpe and beyond.
Written 23 June 2021
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Adventureswithemj.com
Brisbane, Australia312 contributions
May 2021
Before heading back to our accommodation, we decided to check out the Mount Marley Lookout. The lookout was nice and there were free binoculars at the top. These worked pretty well and Noel creeped on some backyard family BBQ because they had a cute dog. There is also a summit walk you can do up the top of the mountain and a couple of picnic tables if you want to have some food up here. I think it would be a great sunset spot.
Written 20 June 2021
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Bartonbears
Coffs Harbour, Australia1,547 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
This is an easy drive and it offers excellent views over Stanthorpe. Amazingly, there are two powerful telescopes that are completely free to use. If you feel like a stroll there is a well-defined path that leads around the summit. Although no bikes were present when we were there, you need to be careful not to mistakenly take one of the mountain bike trails - if bikes are present, they probably travel quickly! The last part of the walk is down a moderately steep bitumen road for about 20 meters. We didn't realise we'd climbed that much on the trail.
Written 15 May 2021
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755revs
New South Wales, Australia130 contributions
Apr. 2021 • Couples
A short drive from the cbd is this gem overlooking the valley and ranges around Stanthorpe. Wheelchair accessible at the lookout and also the concrete pathway around the summit bringing you back to the car park. A bit steep on the way bay back though so be careful! Great views of the city.
Written 5 May 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Marlay Lookout
- Mount Marlay Lookout is open:
- Sun - Sat 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
- Hotels near Mount Marlay Lookout:
- (1.36 km) Diamondvale Cottages
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- Restaurants near Mount Marlay Lookout:
- (1.40 km) ZEST Pastries
- (0.98 km) Hanasaku
- (1.87 km) Varias Restaurant and Function Center
- (1.17 km) Aussie Beef Steakhouse
- (1.35 km) Brinx Deli & Cafe