Description

Scammells lookout, 1000m above sea level, offers marvellous views of the rugged Western Fall of the Main Range, including Mount Abbott, Mount Townsend, and Carruthers Peak, and makes a scenic picnic spot just off Alpine Way. In winter and spring, these summits are snow-capped, creating a spectacular sight. Remember to bring your binoculars if you enjoy birdwatching as there are gang gang cockatoos, crimson rosellas, king parrots and lyrebirds within the mountain gums surrounding the lookout. Keep an eye out around your feet as echidnas will even stroll across the clearing in search of termite mounds on the odd occasion. Scammels lookout is just a short drive south of Khancoban Visitor Centre, along the Alpine Way, and offers picnic tables and toilets. Parking is available at Scammels lookout, but it can be a busy place on the weekend, so parking might be limited. National Park entry fees apply. There's no mobile reception at Scammells lookout. Pets and domestic animals (other than certified assistance animals) are not permitted. No camping or overnight parking allowed. All 2WD vehicles need to carry snow chains in winter, between June and October long weekends, on: Kosciuszko Road (to Perisher) Guthega Road Alpine Way between Thredbo and Tom Groggin Snow chains are recommended for all vehicles driving in the park, including 4WD and AWD, in the event of extreme weather.