Jenny's Lake Farmstay
Walpole, Western Australia


Walpole Attractions -
John Rate Lookout


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John Rate, a forest ranger from Pemberton, was the first ranger for the Walpole area.  It was John who discovered the third species of Tingle tree, now known as the Rates Tingle.  The Rates Tingle is a beautiful wood - lightweight, similar to pine, yet a remarkably strong furniture quality timber.

John Rate was killed by a falling tree limb. Contrary to local belief, the Lookout is not called "John Rate - Look OUT!"

To get to the Lookout, drive west along the South West Highway, towards Manjimup.  John Rate Lookout is about 10 km from Walpole, on your left.

Contact details

Jenny and Gerry Edghill
Hunter Road (P O Box 202)
Walpole, WA, 6398
Phone 08 9840 1316, fax 08 9840 1352
Email - jennyslake@bordernet.com.au