Greater Sydney Parklands

Sugarloaf Ridge and Moonrise lookout

Moonrise Lookout offers expansive views of Western Sydney, while Sugarloaf Ridge is a scenic picnic spot.

A scenic view of Sugarloaf Ridge, showcasing a green valley filled with trees and houses nestled within.

Please note picnic tables and shelters are currently closed for maintenance works at Sugarloaf Ridge and Moonrise Lookout. 

A beautiful area to stop for a breath of fresh air! Moonrise Lookout has expansive views of Western Sydney that continue as far as the eye can see to the city skyline. Sugarloaf Ridge is a lovely, elevated picnic spot with district views.

Both offer nearby tracks for bushwalking and bird watching. The Sugarloaf Loop is an easy 2km one and Moonrise Loop is a challenging 6.2kms.

Facilities at Sugarloaf Ridge and Moonrise lookout

Directions

Access is from Saxony Road, Abbotsbury.

There is no carpark but you'll find plenty of on-street parking on Border Road at the Sugarloaf Ridge entry.

Picnic shelters

  • A few shelters and benches are available at Sugarloaf Ridge for people to use free of charge on a 'first-come, first-served' basis.
  • View picnics for nearby facilities you can book for special occasions or large groups.

Barbecues

  • Portable gas barbecues can be used.
  • Heat bead and coal barbecues must NOT be used.
     

If there's a Total Fire Ban only the Parklands' electric barbecues can be used.

Toilets

  • Toilets including accessible facilities, are available.
     

If you need assistance you can contact our office or a ranger.

  • Two people walk along a path in Sugarloaf Ridge, surrounded by trees and nature.
    Aerial view of Moonrise Lookout.
  • A scenic landscape of Sugarloaf Ridge showing a grassy hill, a single tree, and a vibrant blue sky.
    Sugarloaf Ridge and Moonrise lookout.
  • Two young women stroll along a scenic path in Sugarloaf Ridge, surrounded by lush greenery and open skies.
    People walking to the Sugarloaf Ridge and Moonrise lookout.