Mount Maxwell Lookout

3 min to 4 min

180 m
return

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Easy track
Starting from the car park off Devil's Creek Road, Gairdner, this short return walk takes you to the summit of Mount Maxwell and back. Supposedly named after George Maxwell, this summit offers you a panoramic view of the coastal region to the west of Fitzgerald River National Park. Discovered by Maxwell himself, the Royal hakea is among the plant species you can observe here. If you come in spring, spectacular wildflowers will welcome you. Please clean the equipment and shoes off at the beginning and the end of the walk to protect trees from Phytophthora dieback. Unfortunately, pets are not allowed in the area. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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Safer Bushwalks
Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
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Getting There
Transport options and directions
Start (-34.1968065,119.3206971)
Mode Car
DirectionsFrom South Coast Highway, 1, Gairdner.
  • Turn on to Devils Creek Road then drive for 34.1 km
  • Keep right onto Collets Road and drive for another 1.8 km
  • Turn left onto Mt Maxwell Road and drive for another 2 km
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Track Notes
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Getting started
From the car park off Devils Creek Road (3.03km northeast of the intersection with Pabelup Drive), head along the singular track to the east, moving away from the car park. Follow the said track towards the summit to continue along Mount Maxwell Lookout Track.....
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Start.
After another 90 m come to "Mount Maxwell".
Turn around here and retrace the main route for 90 m to get back to the start.
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Terrain
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Mount Maxwell Lookout


Grading
Class 2/6
Easy track
Length 180 m
Time 3 min to 4 min
Quality of track Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient Flat, no steps (1/6)
Signage Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required No experience required (2/6)
Weather Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)
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