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Lake Muir Observatory

We recognise and acknowledge Menang people as the traditional owners of Lake Muir Nature Reserve.

A bird hide and boardwalk enable you to wander through the wetlands fringing this biodiversity hotspot.

No dogs

No park entry fee

Lake Muir Observatory
Bronwyn Wells

About this place

Lake Muir Observatory is a popular rest stop for travellers on the Muir Highway. 

Back to Lake Muir Nature Reserve

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

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Entrance to the Lake Muir boardwalk and observatory; a shelter with information signs
Lake Muir Observatory
Bronwyn Wells

Entrance to the Lake Muir Observatory

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Undercover picnic area with a wooden bench at the Lake Muir Observatory
Lake Muir Observatory
Bronwyn Wells

Undercover picnic area

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A metal boardwalk
Lake Muir Observatory
Bronwyn Wells

Metal boardwalk

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Wooden observatory structure at the end of a metal boardwalk through the bushes
Lake Muir Observatory
Bronwyn Wells

The observatory at the end of the boardwalk

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View over the wetlands at Lake Muir from inside the Lake Muir Observatory
Lake Muir Observatory
Bronwyn Wells

View of the wetlands and Lake Muir during Summer

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Picnic bench next to gravel carpark surrounded by trees and dry summer bracken ferns
Lake Muir Observatory
Bronwyn Wells

Picnic bench next to the carpark

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Sandy tracks from gravel carpark to facilities at Lake Muir Observatory
Lake Muir Observatory
Bronwyn Wells

Sandy tracks from gravel carpark to facilities

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On the metal boardwalk at Lake Muir Observatory looking back towards the carpark
Lake Muir Observatory
Bronwyn Wells

View back towards the carpark from the boardwalk

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View of Lake Muir from the Lake Muir Observatory
Lake Muir Observatory
Bronwyn Wells

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Lake Muir Observatory
Lake Muir Observatory
Bronwyn Wells

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Parking area at Lake Muir Observatory
Lake Muir Observatory
Bronwyn Wells

Parking area at Lake Muir Observatory

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Picnic bench in a clearing at Lake Muir Observatory
Lake Muir Observatory
Bronwyn Wells

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Undercover picnic tables at Lake Muir Observatory
Lake Muir Observatory
Bronwyn Wells

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.

Need to know

No dogs

No pets allowed

No park entry fee

Entry to Lake Muir Nature Reserve is free.

Toilets

Toilets are available.
  • Non-flushable drop toilet

Park office / Contact

Pemberton Parks and Wildlife Office

Phone: (08) 9776 1207

Contact this office by email

Location

Australia's South West
Pemberton

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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    Travelling in remote locations

    Bushfires and prescribed burns

    Bushwalking safety

    Camping safety

    Mountain biking safety

    Swimming safety

    Adventure safety

    Beaches and coastal areas

    Rivers, lakes and lagoons

    Fishing, boating, paddling, snorkelling and diving

    Access friendly places

    Access to nature north of Perth

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    Access to trails

    Caring for our parks

    Marine conservation

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    Park entry fees

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    Where and when to camp

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    Powered campsites and generators

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