Meeka Lookout from Great Northern Highway

Starting from the Meekatharra Information area on Great Northern Highway, Meekatharra, this walk takes you to Meeka Lookout and back. This walk is a universally accessible one that allows visitors to see panoramic views of the town and the area beyond. It is possible to see see the harshness of this pastoral mining area and also get informed about the local Aboriginal culture from the interpretive signage. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions
Start (-26.5949158,118.4941581)
Mode Car
Directions From Geraldton-Mount Magnet Road, 123, Mount Magnet.
Turn on to Great Northern Highway, 95 then drive for 197.6 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 65 m pass the sign (30 m on your left). After another 15 m cross the bridge (about 9 m long)
	Turn left, to head along The Creek Trail. After another 70 m (at the intersection of Landor - Meekatharra Road & The Creek Trail) turn right, to head along Landor - Meekatharra Road (a highway\|tertiary). After another 25 m continue straight, to head along Landor - Meekatharra Road. After another 25 m (at the intersection of Landor - Meekatharra Road & The Creek Trail) continue straight, to head along Landor - Meekatharra Road.
	After another 360 m continue straight. After another 235 m cross the bridge (about 55 m long)
	After another 100 m turn right. After another 55 m continue straight.
	After another 140 m continue straight. After another 215 m continue straight. After another 10 m continue straight. After another 9 m continue straight.
	After another 60 m continue straight.
	After another 390 m continue straight, to head along Landor - Meekatharra Road. After another 360 m (at the intersection of Landor - Meekatharra Road & The Creek Trail) continue straight, to head along Landor - Meekatharra Road. After another 25 m continue straight, to head along Landor - Meekatharra Road.
	After another 25 m (at the intersection of The Creek Trail & Landor - Meekatharra Road) turn left, to head along The Creek Trail (a footpath). After another 70 m turn right. Then cross the bridge (about 9 m long) After another 80 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Meeka Lookout from Great Northern Highway

Grading

	Class 1/6 Smooth & flat
Length	2.4 km
Time	40 min to 1 h

Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Meekatharra Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  Clear.
  
  Clear. Winds easterly 15 to 25 km/h.
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  15°C → 29°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds easterly 25 to 40 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching 27 to 34.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:30am to 3:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 7 [High]
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  15°C → 29°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds easterly 15 to 25 km/h tending east to northeasterly 25 to 35 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 18 with daytime temperatures reaching 27 to 34.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  14°C → 29°C
  Mostly sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds east to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h tending northwest to northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching 28 to 33.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  16°C → 29°C
  Partly cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower near the far southwest coast, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds northwest to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h tending northwest to southwesterly during the day then tending south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching 28 to 33.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  13°C → 28°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  14°C → 30°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  16°C → 31°C
  Becoming cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Becoming cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Western Australia Parks Alerts
  When planning and before starting your trip please check WA Park Alerts System for anything that may impact on your plans.

Start	(-26.5949158,118.4941581)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Geraldton-Mount Magnet Road, 123, Mount Magnet. Turn on to Great Northern Highway, 95 then drive for 197.6 km

Weather Forecast

Alerts