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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
- Photo credit: © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: © Chris Whitelaw
- Photo credit: © Fiona Leverington
- Photo credit: John Augusteyn © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: © Fiona Leverington
- Photo credit: John Augusteyn © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: John Augusteyn © Queensland Government
- Photo credit: © Peter Scott
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, 306km south-west of Winton.
The lookout is 7km north of the Ranger Base on the road to Winton.
For more details see getting there and getting around.
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.
- Diamantina National Park closed due to flood damage 12 March to 8 April 2024