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Diamantina National Park Outback Queensland

Visit the lookout for panoramic views and a rich array of outback colour. Photo credit: John Augusteyn © Queensland Government

Discover Diamantina’s spectacularly diverse and ancient landscape. Photo credit: © Fiona Leverington

Janets Leap lookout drive

Break up your drive to Winton with a visit to Janets Leap lookout, offering a bird’s-eye view over the braided channels of the Diamantina River.

Journey type
4WD
Distance
8km return Start and finish points are the same and the traveller must return via the same path
Time suggested
Allow 1hr driving time.
Grade
Unrated

Accessible by

  • 4WD

Journey facilities

  • Lookout (natural and constructed)
  • Scenic drive

Look out over Diamantina Gates, where the river channels constrict to pass through a narrow gap in the Goyder and Hamilton ranges.

Mount Mary (an island in the middle) and Moses Cone are the impressive landmarks named after the respected  Karuwali tracker Budgeree (Moses) and his sister Mahibi (Mary-Anne).

Rumour has it that Janet’s Leap earned its name after Janet Holmes à Court transferred the property to Queensland National Parks. At the time, someone remarked that she might as well jump off the cliff as sell the place!

Well, Janet didn't jump, and this scenic site is now here for all to discover.

Getting there and getting around

Janets Leap lookout drive is in Diamantina National Park, south-west of Winton in South West Queensland.

The lookout is 7km north of the Ranger Base on the road to Winton.

  • Not all roads and tracks shown on commercially-available maps, including GPS maps, actually exist, and those that do may not be open to the public.
  • Do not trespass on private land, leave all gates as you find them and do not enter restricted access areas.
  • A 4WD is required to reach this site.
  • Read 4WD with care for important information on 4WD safety and minimal impact driving.
  • Read safety during extreme weather for important information about what to do during floods, bushfires and cyclones.

For more details see visiting safely.

Wheelchair access

There are no wheelchair-accessible facilities.

Before you visit

Opening hours

Janets Leap lookout drive is open 24 hours a day.

Check park alerts and local council offices for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.

Visiting safely

For more safety information see Visiting Diamantina safely and Four-wheel drive with care.