Located off Back Hepburn Road, Hepburn Springs VIC 3461, Jacksons Lookout offers visitors spectacular and scenic views over the Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve and surrounding Hepburn Regional Park.
Access to the viewing platform is by a sturdy staircase from the parking area.
From Jacksons Lookout, visitors can embark on a short walk to the nearby Hepburn Mineral Springs or an adventure along the renowned Goldfields Track. The Goldfields Track offers several options from Jacksons Lookout, including Daylesford (16 km), Castlemaine (43 km), Creswick (60 km), and Bendigo (103 km).
Apart from Jacksons Lookout, visitors can explore other stunning lookouts throughout the Victorian Goldfields that offer panoramic hillside views of waterfalls, mine sites, beautiful gold rush towns, surrounding mountain ranges, forests, and fields. Some of the best lookouts include poppet head lookout towers and other breathtaking sites.
The trail leading to Jacksons Lookout and Golden Spring is open all year round and takes an average of 1 hour and 42 minutes to complete. It is a moderately challenging trail suitable for hiking, walking and is dog-friendly, but dogs must be on a leash. Visitors are welcome anytime, but it is best to visit on a cooler day.
The Hepburn Springs region is accessible via car, and public transport with regular train services to Daylesford, connecting to various bus routes. A car park at the Mineral Springs Reserve Road offers easy access to the trail.
Jacksons Lookout offers a great opportunity for bushwalking in nature while exploring the stunning, panoramic views of the surrounding areas, and enjoying the diverse wildlife. It is the perfect spot for families, friends, and individuals seeking an experience