About Mount Brown Lookout
Mount Brown Lookout is a hilltop viewpoint on Mount Brown immediately east of York, Western Australia's oldest inland town in the Avon Valley. The lookout provides elevated panoramic views over York's historic townscape, the Avon River, surrounding farmland and the valley. Notable for its accessible scenic vista, wildflower displays in spring and sunset photography, it is a short drive from the town centre and a popular stop for visitors exploring York and the Wheatbelt region.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a short drive or walk up Mount Brown to an elevated open lookout with panoramic views over York town, the Avon River and the surrounding Avon Valley farmland. The site is an open hilltop with a car park, lookout area and interpretive signage. There are no buildings or shops at the summit. The setting is natural bushland with exposed granite and native vegetation, offering unobstructed 360-degree views ideal for sightseeing, photography and sunset viewing.
Key highlights
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Panoramic views over York historic town and Avon Valley
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Popular sunset and photography viewpoint
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Spring wildflower displays on Mount Brown slopes
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Short accessible drive from York town centre
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Interpretive signage about York and the landscape