Camperdown - Mount Leura Lookout

Perched on the rim of an ancient volcanic cone, Mount Leura Lookout offers one of the finest panoramic views in south-west Victoria. From the summit, visitors enjoy sweeping 360-degree views across Camperdown, the surrounding Volcanic Lakes and Plains, Mount Elephant, Lake Purrumbete and, on a clear day, even the distant Grampians approximately 100 kilometres away.

Unlike many hilltop lookouts, Mount Leura is easily accessible by car, with a sealed road leading directly to the summit. Several viewing areas, including Trigg Point Lookout and the Maar Lookout Walk, provide different perspectives of the remarkable volcanic landscape. Interpretive signs explain how Mount Leura and neighbouring Mount Sugarloaf were formed and highlight the unique geology of the region.

The lookout is also the gateway to the Mount Leura and Mount Sugarloaf Reserves, where an extensive network of walking trails caters for all abilities. Visitors can enjoy short walks to additional viewpoints or tackle the steeper climb to the summit of Mount Sugarloaf for even more spectacular scenery. Picnic tables, shelters and information boards encourage visitors to spend time exploring the reserve.