Mackintosh Dam Lookout parking
Nearest Road: | Mackintosh Dam Road |
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Nearest Town: | Tullah |
Locality: | West |
Latitude: | S 41° 42′ 3″ |
Longitude: | E 145° 38′ 59″ |
Elevation: | 230 m |
Fee: | No charge |
Management: | Hydro |
Road Surface: | Sealed |
Car Park: | Sealed |
Water: | Dry |
Toilets: | None |
Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
Shelter: | None |
Picnic Table: | No table |
Comment: | Mackintosh Dam Road is off the Murchison Highway at the north edge of Tullah. Drive to dam wall and park before crossing dam. |
2 walks from Mackintosh Dam Lookout parking
Mackintosh Dam Lookout
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Goal: | Lookout above dam wall |
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Grade: | Moderate |
Type: | Retrace route |
One-way distance: | 200 m |
Return distance: | 400 m |
Comment: | walk south 100m along the edge of the parking area to find the lookout track leading uphill back to overlook the dam. Return same way. |
References
West Coast Council - Walks, West Coast Council, Page 6, Number 2, Lake Mackintosh
“Lake Mackintosh is one of the most beautiful lakes in the region.â€
Strahan Village Blog, West Coast Wanderings: Well I'll be dammed
“… you wind along 5kms of road shadowed by craggy mountains until you reach Lake Mackintosh.â€
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Mackintosh Dam to Tullibardine Dam
Goal: | Tullibardine dam |
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Grade: | Fairly flat |
Type: | One way pickup |
One-way distance: | 2,500 m |
Return distance: | 5,000 m |
Comment: | Walk across the Mackintosh Dam wall and follow the road across the spillway (if it is safe)and on to the Tullibardine Dam. Pick up at picnic area. |
References
West Coast Council - Walks, West Coast Council, Page 6, Number 2, Lake Mackintosh
“Lake Mackintosh is one of the most beautiful lakes in the region.â€