Porcupine Lookout is located on the south eastern edge of Gunnedah, off Apex Road.
The access road to the summit was constructed by the Gunnedah Apex Club.
The northern platform overlooks the town…
Porcupine Lookout is located on the south eastern edge of Gunnedah, off Apex Road.
The access road to the summit was constructed by the Gunnedah Apex Club.
The northern platform overlooks the town and beyond towards Narrabri in the distance is the Nandewar Range, over 100 kilometres away.
To the right are the hills of Kelvin and the Kelvin State Forest, also known as Boonalla Aboriginal Area. 'Nobby's Rock' is a notable rock feature standing out in the afternoon sun.
To the south is the panoramic view of the rich agricultural land of the Breeza and Pullaming plains, in times of flood this area presents a picture of a huge inland sea that lasts for many days at a time.
The name 'Porcupine' dates back to the early days. Aboriginals of the Kamilaroi Tribe called the hill 'Bindea' which means 'the place where shrubs with leaves like a porcupine quill grow'.
A good tar road leads to the top of the Lookout, there's plenty of parking, a large Picnic Shelter, bench seating and access to the Bindea Walking trails.
Throughout the year Porcupine Lookout plays host to a number of Hill Climb events staged by Gunnedah Motoring Enthusiasts. The area comes alive as competitors rocket fast paced vehicles to the top of the Hill in record time to see who is King of the mountain!
