Burkes Lookout
Osprey Road, Mount Dandenong VIC 3767, Australia
Open nowToday 06:00 – 22:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
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A scenic Dandenong Ranges lookout over Melbourne and the Yarra Valley, rated 4.7 across more than 1,400 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 06:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday
- 06:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 06:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 06:00 – 22:00
- FridayToday
- 06:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 06:00 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 06:00 – 22:00
Why it's worth checking out
Burkes Lookout sits high in the Dandenong Ranges at Mount Dandenong, east of Melbourne. A scenic lookout perched on the range, it offers sweeping panoramic views — taking in the city skyline, the suburbs spread out below and, on the other side, the rolling Yarra Valley — making it a popular stop on a drive through the hills.
The appeal is that effortless payoff: a spectacular outlook reached by car, perfect for taking in the view, watching the sunset or simply enjoying the cool, leafy mountain setting. The Dandenong Ranges are a beloved escape from the city, and a lookout like this is a natural highlight of exploring the hills, their gardens and their forest drives.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 1,400 reviews, it's a much-loved spot. The lookout is free and open, but conditions can be cool and the views depend on the weather, so it's worth checking conditions before you head up — and taking a jacket, as it's noticeably cooler at altitude than down in the city, and timing your visit for clear weather or sunset to make the most of the panorama.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.7 from 1,461 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 87
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 96
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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