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Central Lookout

We recognise and acknowledge Goreng and Menang people as the traditional owners of Stirling Range National Park.

Take the short hike to the top of the knoll at Central Lookout for impressive views of surrounding peaks.

No dogs

Park entry fee

Central Lookout
Bronwyn Wells

About this place

Central Lookout is a great place to stop for a picnic or a short hike to admire the views along Stirling Range Drive.

A trail leads to the top of a knoll with views of Talyuberlup Peak, Monderup Peak, and the Porongurup Range 40km to the south. Information at the start of the trail gives insights into the ancient origins of landforms in WA’s south-west.

Although the Stirling Range and Porongurup Range are quite close, they are very different geologically. The rounded domes of the Porongurups are made of granite, born from molten rock (magma) deep in the Earth’s crust. The jagged, tilted peaks of the Stirling Range consist of sandstone and quartzite (altered sandstone) that began as layers of sand, silt and clay in ancient rivers and shallow seas. These sediments were slowly compacted and turned to rock that was then tilted and thrust upwards, then finally sculpted and softened over a very long time.

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Safety information

Plan when to visit. Consider travelling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life!

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Looking to the central lookout of Bluff Knoll in the distance
Stirling Range National Park
DBCA

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gravel path leading up to the lookout
Central Lookout
DBCA

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Banskia at Central Lookout
Central Lookout
Bronwyn Wells

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Rocky walk trail at Central Lookout
Central Lookout
Bronwyn Wells

One of the rocky sections of the Central Lookout walk trail

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Picnic bench at Central Lookout in the Stirling Range
Central Lookout
Bronwyn Wells

Picnic bench

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View from Central Lookout in Stirling Range National Park
Central Lookout
Bronwyn Wells

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View of the Porongurups from Central Lookout
Central Lookout
Bronwyn Wells

View of the Porongurups

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Central Lookout trail
Central Lookout
Bronwyn Wells

Central Lookout trail

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Central Lookout views
Central Lookout
Bronwyn Wells

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Banksia
Central Lookout
Bronwyn Wells

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Central Lookout views
Central Lookout
Bronwyn Wells

Facilities

Picnic table

Activities

Bushwalking

Plants, wildlife and fungi

Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Central Lookout.

Traditional Owners

We recognise and acknowledge Goreng and Menang people as the traditional owners of Stirling Range National Park.

Need to know

No dogs

No pets allowed

Park entry fees apply

Standard park entry fees apply for Stirling Range National Park.

Site access

The picnic table is directly adjacent to the parking area without any steps to negotiate, and there are some nice views and vegetation at this level. To reach the lookout there is a narrow path with a natural surface including some short, steep rocky sections.

Parking

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

Toilets

No toilets at this location. Follow Leave No Trace principles.

Park office / Contact

Albany Parks and Wildlife Office

Phone: +61 (0)8 9842 4500

Contact this office by email

Location

Australia's South West
Great Southern

Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional owners throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.

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    Safety

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    Travelling in remote locations

    Bushfires and prescribed burns

    Bushwalking safety

    Camping safety

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    Swimming safety

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