Where's the Best Scenic Lookout in WA
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One of the items I would look for when visiting a new place is its scenic lookouts. And judging from the brisk business done by observation towers all around the world (think Sydney Tower, Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, etc), it seems like I'm not the only one. There's a certain satisfaction from looking at a wide expanse of surroundings from a higher vantage point, be it natural or man-made view. There must be a scientific explanation for this, our ancestor's instinct for defence in the middle ages, perhaps?
The most famous and touristy scenic lookout in Perth has got to be Kings Park. Busloads of people are often dropped off there for group, family, birthday, pre-wedding, wedding, or any other photo occasions there. And why not? It's close to the city, it's got a nice view. And if you come in the right season, you get to see Kings Park famous
wildflower display as well.
However, Kings Park aside, there must be other lookouts worth visiting. I've got here two fine examples, one from
Wireless Hill (Applecross) and the other from
Lesmurdie Falls .
Further afield from Perth, you can't have the city skyline view, however it's more than compensated by the beautiful natural scenes you can't possibly get in the city. What do you prefer? Greeneries? Coastal view? Rocks formation? We have all of them in WA, now the only question is where is the best? I've got here three possible candidates:
Castle Rock : A suspended walkway winds around Castle Rock (Porongurup National Park, north of Albany), providing great views over the Porongurups and surrounding countryside.
Natures Window: Natures Window is just one of several scenic lookouts overlooking Murchison River in
Kalbarri National Park . The others (Hawks Head, Z Bend, etc) have similar views, but the naturally occuring 'window' that frames the red sand-green vegetation-brown river composition here makes it feel more special.
Eagle Bluff: You can stop by Eagle Bluff Lookout in Shark Bay National Park on your way to/ from
Monkey Mia . Can you spot the 'eagle' in this view?
You've been to a scenic lookout with better views, either man-made or natural? Do share your answers so we can check them out too.
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155624 - 2023-06-14 11:09:54