Site access

A timber deck leads from the car park to the lookout. It is about 30m long, and has a handrail on one side. The viewing platform is also used as a picnic area.

There is level access between the gravel parking area and the beginning of the boardwalk which leads to the viewing area.

The Bibbulmun Track passes below the lookout deck, and can be accessed from the lookout by a flight of 6 steps.

Parking

The parking area has a compacted gravel surface and has no marked parking bays.

Toilets

Toilets are available.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Unisex

The toilet facilities are clearly signed from the parking area.

Access and facilities photos

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Access to John Rate Lookout from the parking area
John Rate Lookout
Bronwyn Wells
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Access to John Rate Lookout from the parking area
John Rate Lookout
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Picnic bench at John Rate Lookout
John Rate Lookout
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John Rate Lookout viewed from the Bibbulmun Track
John Rate Lookout
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Access to John Rate Lookout from the parking area
Access to John Rate Lookout from the parking area
Picnic with a view at John Rate Lookout
The Bibbulmun Track passes by directly below the John Rate Lookout deck.

Accessing other sites in Walpole-Nornalup National Park:

Circular Pool

Conspicuous Cliff

Giant Tingle Tree

Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk