The promise of an epic view is sure to get you up that last gravel hill. If you love a bushwalk with a payoff, Mundaring delivers over and over. An easy escape from Perth, this leafy pocket of the Perth Hills is threaded with walking tracks that lead to soaring views, granite outcrops and waterside panoramas. Whether you’re after a gentle wander or a calf-burning hike, these scenic lookouts in Mundaring are all worth the walk.
The new 250m John Forrest National Park Walkway is one of the most accessible ways to soak up the Perth Hills landscape. Designed to bring walkers closer to the park’s dramatic bushland scenery, it offers sweeping views across Jane Brook and a fresh perspective on one of WA’s oldest national parks. A national park fee applies if entering by car.
For Darling Scarp views in John Forrest National Park, those chasing a proper hiking adventure, the 14.8 km Eagle View Walk Trail is a standout. These trails wind through classic bushland before opening onto elevated vantage points that show off the park in all its rugged beauty. The shorter, 8.8 km Little Eagle Walk Trail is a good option for those wanting the view, without the day-long hike. A national park fee applies if entering by car.
Mundaring Weir is where heritage and scenery go hand in hand. It’s a beautiful spot for those who want to soak up history on the famed Goldfields Water Supply Scheme. There is a dedicated lookout at the north side of the weir, a small timber lookout that peers through the trees on the nearby O’Connor Trail and the wall itself serves up calm water views.
Perched in Beelu National Park, Golden View Lookout lives up to its name, particularly in those early mornings and late afternoons when the light turns the bushland warm and honeyed. It’s a quiet spot, with elevated Mundaring Weir views that make it perfect for a scenic pause after a short 800m walk.
For something a little different, Mountain Quarry brings craggy cliffs and a dramatic backdrop. Spacechameleon Adventure Co runs fun abseiling events to view Perth at sunset and the beautiful city lights from up high, while having your fill of adrenaline.
Love exploring trails on two wheels? The Goat Farm Mountain Bike Park offers a different kind of lookout experience, pairing striking hilltop views with a dose of adrenaline.
Feature image: The O’Connor Trail. Image Credit: The Life of Py