Mount Barker Hill, just 5 km from the town centre, reaches 404 metres above sea level.
A sealed road leads to the base of a 184-metre-high (604 ft) TV tower - the tallest free-standing tower in the southern hemisphere - on the summit of the hill.
An information sign at the summit states that the steel TV tower weighs 340 tonnes.
There is also a lookout and a granite cairn with a bronze directional plate.
Views extend north to the Stirling Range and east to the Porongurup Range.
An elevated concrete lookout offers views South to Albany and south-west toward Denmark.
On a clear day, the Albany Wind Farm is easily visible some 50 km away.
In the summer months, many locals use the hill lookout to assess any risk posed by nearby fires.

 
Mount Barker is also home to numerous historic buildings:
St Werburghs Chapel was built in 1872 with walls made from chopped straw, clay and woodwork formed from local jarrah.
A small cemetery doubles as a historical reference for the region.
It is currently maintained only by local volunteers.
Donations are greatly appreciated to keep the Chapels operations ongoing.
Forms of donations currently accepted are monetary related only, but furniture has been a popular donation throughout the years.
Visitors may leave their Names and Comments in the visitor's book.
The chapel is a tourist drawcard and still operates regular services once a month, along with special Christmas "Carols By Candlelight" events.

The old police station, opened in 1868, is now a museum.

The Mount Barker Post Office and Telegraph Station, built in 1892, ceased operation in the 1960s.
Today it is named 'Mitchell House' and houses the local art society and gallery.

Plantagenet Hotel was built between 1912 and 1914.
The verandah includes apple motifs, in celebration of the flourishing apple industry.
The hotel is still open for business.

The town railway building, built in 1923, was restored in 1997 and today houses the Mount Barker Visitor Centre that offers local tourism information.
The Visitor Centre no longer takes TransWA Bus bookings but are now available from Duffy's Access Videos in Langton Rd and online.

Sometime from the late 1950s to the early 1960s, Dutch immigrant and engineer Hubertus Johannes Van der Kolk built a circular house at the northern end of Mount Barker, beside Albany Highway.
This unique structure, which could be rotated through 180 degrees to exploit seasonal changes, was labelled "The Round House".
Though the home has fallen into disrepair, it was heritage listed in 2005 and Heritage Minister Fran Logan said: "It was an energy-efficient concept ahead of its time."
The home was hidden from passers-by for many years by trees and shrubs but clearing for major roadworks which commenced in December 2006 resulted in it once again being exposed to public view.
Restoration works have been completed on "The Round House" however, engineers have stated that the damage is too extensive to the turning mechanism and the building will not be able to turn.
The Heritage Council has published a detailed history of this "rare" building in a Register of Heritage Places - Assessment Document.

The farming areas surrounding the town are also rich with old farmhouses, sheds and machinery.

The Stirling Range lies approximately 40 km to the north-east of the town by road, via Kendenup.
The Porongurup Range is a 15-minute drive to the east of the town.
The two ranges have vastly different appearances and display different flora and geology.
Both parks have gazetted walk trails that are especially popular during the spring wildflower season, from August to November.
The Porongurup Range has a new "Granite Skywalk" which rewards hikers taking the Castle Rock walk trail.
The upper Skywalk encompasses nearly 360-degree views, whilst the lower skywalk gives visitors views across the valley to the Stirling Range.
Mount Barker Hill, just 5 km from the town centre, reaches 404 metres above sea level. A sealed road leads to the base of a 184-metre-high (604 ft) TV tower - the tallest free-standing tower in the southern hemisphere - on the summit of the hill. An information sign at the summit states that the steel TV tower weighs 340 tonnes. There is also a lookout and a granite cairn with a bronze directional plate. Views extend north to the Stirling Range and east to the Porongurup Range. An elevated concrete lookout offers views South to Albany and south-west toward Denmark. On a clear day, the Albany Wind Farm is easily visible some 50 km away. In the summer months, many locals use the hill lookout to assess any risk posed by nearby fires.
 
Mount Barker is also home to numerous historic buildings:
St Werburghs Chapel was built in 1872 with walls made from chopped straw, clay and woodwork formed from local jarrah. A small cemetery doubles as a historical reference for the region. It is currently maintained only by local volunteers. Donations are greatly appreciated to keep the Chapels operations ongoing. Forms of donations currently accepted are monetary related only, but furniture has been a popular donation throughout the years. Visitors may leave their Names and Comments in the visitor's book. The chapel is a tourist drawcard and still operates regular services once a month, along with special Christmas "Carols By Candlelight" events.
The old police station, opened in 1868, is now a museum.
The Mount Barker Post Office and Telegraph Station, built in 1892, ceased operation in the 1960s. Today it is named 'Mitchell House' and houses the local art society and gallery.
Plantagenet Hotel was built between 1912 and 1914. The verandah includes apple motifs, in celebration of the flourishing apple industry. The hotel is still open for business.
The town railway building, built in 1923, was restored in 1997 and today houses the Mount Barker Visitor Centre that offers local tourism information. The Visitor Centre no longer takes TransWA Bus bookings but are now available from Duffy's Access Videos in Langton Rd and online.
Sometime from the late 1950s to the early 1960s, Dutch immigrant and engineer Hubertus Johannes Van der Kolk built a circular house at the northern end of Mount Barker, beside Albany Highway. This unique structure, which could be rotated through 180 degrees to exploit seasonal changes, was labelled "The Round House". Though the home has fallen into disrepair, it was heritage listed in 2005 and Heritage Minister Fran Logan said: "It was an energy-efficient concept ahead of its time." The home was hidden from passers-by for many years by trees and shrubs but clearing for major roadworks which commenced in December 2006 resulted in it once again being exposed to public view. Restoration works have been completed on "The Round House" however, engineers have stated that the damage is too extensive to the turning mechanism and the building will not be able to turn. The Heritage Council has published a detailed history of this "rare" building in a Register of Heritage Places - Assessment Document.
The farming areas surrounding the town are also rich with old farmhouses, sheds and machinery.
The Stirling Range lies approximately 40 km to the north-east of the town by road, via Kendenup. The Porongurup Range is a 15-minute drive to the east of the town. The two ranges have vastly different appearances and display different flora and geology. Both parks have gazetted walk trails that are especially popular during the spring wildflower season, from August to November. The Porongurup Range has a new "Granite Skywalk" which rewards hikers taking the Castle Rock walk trail. The upper Skywalk encompasses nearly 360-degree views, whilst the lower skywalk gives visitors views across the valley to the Stirling Range.
Mount Barker, Western Australia