Rex Lookout

Rex Lookout sits on the Captain Cook Highway at Wangetti, on the gorgeous coastal road between Cairns and Port Douglas in tropical-north Queensland. A much-loved coastal lookout, it offers spectacular views — a stunning vantage point over the tropical coastline, the beaches and the Coral Sea, the kind of breathtaking outlook that's a genuine highlight of the scenic coastal drive.

The appeal is that combination of a gorgeous setting and genuinely spectacular views: the sweeping outlook over the tropical coast, the beaches and the ocean makes it a wonderful spot for a stop, a photo or simply soaking up the scenery. It's also a renowned hang-gliding and paragliding launch spot, adding to the sense of occasion, and a must-stop on the famous Cairns–Port Douglas coastal road.

With a 4.7 rating from nearly 2,000 reviews, it's clearly a much-loved spot. The lookout is free and open, but conditions and the weather vary, and it pays to take care near the edges and parking by the highway, plus take sun protection in the tropical heat, so it's worth checking conditions before you go — then enjoying the spectacular coastal views at Rex Lookout.