The scenic lookout in Maclean is on top of a ridge surrounding the eastern and south-eastern edges of the town, offering views across the Clarence Valley to Yamba and the ocean.
The new bridge over the Clarence River, far taller than the one it is replacing, sits distinct along the winding river through the view.
The views from the lookout are fairly wide towards the coast. There are trees that could start obscuring the views, with a few already growing into the view. It was a little hazy while we were there but you could still see where Yamba and Angourie part of Yuraygir National Park 
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The lookout has toilets and picnic tables to make it a longer visit than the views alone. There is open grass but it is on a slope so could be a challenge for ball games.
A bench seat is positioned at the parking area for prime views at the Maclean Lookout. If you want something more chill, the mosaic tile seat is close by as well.
The road up to the lookout is easy to drive up and there is a turning loop at the top to turn around. On the way up or on the way back down, be sure to stop at the rock formation called Pinnacle Rock.
To get there
From the Pacific Hwy, take the Yamba Rd exit for Maclean. Turn left (west along the Clarence River) and from the brown sign for Tourist Drive 22, follow Yamba Rd for 5km. Passing the pedestrian crossing at Woolitji House on the left, continue through the main shopping street in Maclean for another 300m to a roundabout. Continue straight ahead through the roundabout, then take the next left into Wharf St. Follow Wharf St for 2km, becoming Lookout Rd, to the parking area of the lookout.
