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• A walking track with a series of steep ladders provides visitors the opportunity to climb to a viewing point at the most northern point of this rocky outcrop.
• View the geological history of the reserve. The rocky outcrops at Power's Lookout were once part of an ancient river system. Over the years, movement in the earth's crust has uplifted the conglomerate from the drainage basin where it was originally deposited. Tilting of the sediment layers and erosion by wind and water has left the rocky outcrop of Power's Lookout as it is today.
• Relax and enjoy a quiet picnic or barbecue in natural surroundings.

• Power's Lookout Reserve has fireplace & barbecues, picnic tables and a picnic shelter and toilets with disabled accessr.
• Be self-sufficient with drinking water. Carry it in and/or know how to make untreated water safe for drinking. For more information contact Parks Victoria on 13 1963 or visit the Department of Human Services Better Health website www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au.
• There is park information and walking tracks with ladders up to the lookout.

Originally from Ireland (and transported to Tasmania) he spent "time" in Pentridge Prison in Melbourne for wounding a trooper after being confronted for horse stealing. He escaped from jail in February 1869 and in May held up a coach near Porepunkah. He then continued his "exploits" in the Ovens, Greta and Beechworth districts. There is a strong possibility that he also teamed up with young Ned Kelly in a later armed robbery. A reward was soon offered for information leading to his capture.

On the 27th May 1870, Superintendents Nicholson and Hare, Sergeant Montford and aboriginal tracker Donald left Wangaratta and made a journey into the ranges near the head of the King River after receiving information about Harry Power's hideout.

They came to an area that afforded excellent views of the surrounding country. This is believed to have been close to the site known as Power's Lookout Reserve. Nearby, they surprised Harry Power who was asleep in his bush shelter and arrested him. He is said to have offered his captors a cup of tea.

Harry Power was taken to Wangaratta on the 5th June 1870 where a crowd of curious onlookers gathered. He was sent to trial at Beechworth General Session on 2nd August 1870.

Power was found guilty of four counts of Robbery Under Arms and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment. He was released in February 1885 after serving his full sentence and is believed to have died in 1891.

In 1886 Power's Lookout Reserve was reserved for public land (Crown Lands and Survey). The first grazing lease was granted in 1902 and in 1908 there was a proposal to construct a road for tourist access. The road was constructed by locals in 1924 and finally, in 1980, the Land Conservation Council recommended it to be a scenic reserve.

Aboriginal Traditional Owners
Parks Victoria acknowledges the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Victoria - including its parks and reserves. Through their cultural traditions, the Taungurung identify the Power's Lookout Reserve as their Traditional Country.
Further information is available from Aboriginal Affairs Victoria AAV and Native Title Services Victoria .

The eucalypts with smooth white bark are Candlebark, Manna Gum or Brittle Gum. Often Manna Gums have rough bark which tends to be ribbony on the lower trunk. The trunks of Candlebarks are white in colour, hence their common name.

Blue Gum is a tall tree that grows in the moist gullies. It has very large leaves and ribbony bark that hangs from the branches. The flower buds and nuts are also quite large compared with other eucalypts.

The understorey species include Silver Wattle, Blackwood Wattle, Hazel Pomaderris, Dogwood, Tussock Grass and various herbs. The rocky outcrops support species such as Common Fringe Myrtle and Burgeon.

• Do not disturb or remove any native plants or animals.
• Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.
• Take your rubbish with you. There are no bins provided.
• Keep to the walking tracks.
• Observe all fire regulations.

• Children are to be accompanied by an adult at all times whilst attempting the walking tracks and visiting the viewing platforms.
• Appropriate footwear to be worn on all walking tracks.

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