About this place
Lake Muir Observatory is a popular rest stop for travellers on the Muir Highway.
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!
Gallery

Entrance to the Lake Muir Observatory

Undercover picnic area

Metal boardwalk

The observatory at the end of the boardwalk

View of the wetlands and Lake Muir during Summer

Picnic bench next to the carpark

Sandy tracks from gravel carpark to facilities

View back towards the carpark from the boardwalk



Parking area at Lake Muir Observatory


Undercover picnic tables
Facilities
Overlooking Lake Muir, facilities include a 110m boardwalk, observatory, shelter, picnic tables, information and toilet.
Toilet
Shade shelter
Picnic table
Lookout/Deck
Wildlife hide
Activities
Bird watching
Picnicking
Plants, wildlife and fungi
Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Lake Muir Observatory.
Traditional Owners
We recognise and acknowledge Menang people as the traditional owners of Lake Muir Nature Reserve.