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!
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Lake Muir Observatory
Bronwyn Wells
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Lake Muir Observatory
Bronwyn Wells
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Lake Muir Observatory
Bronwyn Wells
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Bronwyn Wells
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Bronwyn Wells
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Lake Muir Observatory
Bronwyn Wells
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Lake Muir Observatory
Bronwyn Wells
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Lake Muir Observatory
Bronwyn Wells
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Bronwyn Wells
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Bronwyn Wells
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Lake Muir Observatory
Bronwyn Wells
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Lake Muir Observatory
Bronwyn Wells
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Lake Muir Observatory
Bronwyn Wells
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.