Monkey Face lookout — Local services in Martinsville

The Australian bush environment is not always a kind place. Monkey Face lookout is no exception.

Monkey Face lookout is an easy drive in a standard car during good weather, a bit of rain or some high winds and you can get stuck for a bit.

The roads within this national park are dirt and pretty well maintained, but a storm event can turn it into a giant clay slip-n-slide and then even in a well equipped 4wd it can be difficult to traverse these tracks.

Bushfires are another real danger during fire weather. Always look on the Rural Fire Brigade website for fire weather warnings before going bush.

But if all is well and you get there it is a good lookout that provides...

We probably went with high expectations but overall it was an OK experience - the drive uphill in our small car probably had something to do with it. The last 5-6 KMs aren't that smooth so that made it a little difficult for us. Overall it wasn't bad but one wonders, with a 4 year old in the backseat of a small car, if it was all worth it.

Not much to see there though. But If you are looking for a nice quiet time, with a decent view to stare while you ponder on as life goes by, sure go for it. I mean it in all...

We decided to explore this lookout randomly and we didn’t expect most of the way to be unsealed road. We were in a SUV so we were able to make it ok. The lookout itself was OK. Didn't see much as it was sprinkling and it was overcast bur overall it was nice a experience and very peaceful. Take your time and go slow. Can be very...