Powers Lookout short walk, Whitlands
Powers Lookout short walk, Whitlands
The rocky escarpment high above the King Valley was the hideout of Harry Power, a notorious but ‘gentlemanly’ bushranger of the 1860s.
Summary
The rocky escarpment high above the King Valley was the hideout of Harry Power, a notorious but ‘gentlemanly’ bushranger of the 1860s.
Description
The rocky escarpment high above the King Valley was the hideout of Harry Power, a notorious but ‘gentlemanly’ bushranger of the 1860s.
From the Mansfield-Whitfield Road a three kilometre trip along a gravel road brings you to a parking area with picnic tables and toilets.
There are two lookout points providing sweeping views of the surrounding mountain and valley landscape.
The first lookout has wheelchair access.
A short walk (about 400 metres return) with a series of ladders takes you to a viewing platform at the northern most point of the rocky outcrop.
It is easy to imagine why Power chose this site for a hideout.
There is also a 20-minute return walk through the bush to a waterhole amongst beautiful rocky ledges. Follow the path near the toilets in a westerly direction.
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Points of Interest
1. Carpark viewing bay
When you arrive at the lookout there are picnic tables interpretative boards a pit toilet and viewing bay.
2. Steps down to main lookout
You travel over rocks and ladders to the original or main lookout.
3. View looking back at ladders
Breathtaking view looking back at ladders and track
4. Powers Lookout
View from original lookout.
Features
Picnic spot
Seating available
Public toilets
Nature trail
