Starting from Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse Car Park, Naturaliste, this return walk takes you on a circuit, visiting Whale Lookout and Shelley Cove. The trail offers visitors superb views of the Indian Ocean and a chance to see migratory whales between September and November. There are incredible limestone and granite formations to observe, along with views of Geographe Bay. Additionally, there is a heritage museum with a small $5 fee in the lighthouse. The vegetation through the walk consists of wind-pruned Marri and coastal heath. There can be certain sections that have gentle hilly sections and steps along the walk. 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.
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.
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Causeway Road and drive for another 360 m
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Queen Street and drive for another 135 m
Turn left onto Albert Street and drive for another 8 km
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Caves Road and drive for another 13.4 km
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Caves Road and drive for another 120 m
Continue onto Caves Road, 250 and drive for another 1.7 km
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Seymour Boulevard and drive for another 175 m
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dunsborough Place and drive for another 130 m
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Naturaliste Terrace and drive for another 2.2 km
Turn right onto Cape Naturaliste Road, 250 and drive for another 10.8 km
Keep right and drive for another 510 m
+
-
Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
After another 305 m veer left.
After another 325 m turn right, to head along Bunker Bay Walk Trail.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An additional side trip to Whale Lookout that offers views of the Indian Ocean and a chance to see migratory whales between September and November. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 490 m continue straight, to head along Bunker Bay Walk Trail.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An additional side trip to Shelley Cove, where you can swim. To start this optional side trip turn sharp left here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 690 m continue straight.
After another 650 m turn left.
After another 305 m come to the end.
An additional side trip to Shelley Cove, where you can swim.
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
After 165 m come to the viewpoint (20 m on your left).
After another 10 m continue straight.
After another 230 m continue straight.
After another 75 m come to a picnic table.
The end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 480 m to the main route.
An additional side trip to Whale Lookout that offers views of the Indian Ocean and a chance to see migratory whales between September and November.
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
After another 60 m come to a viewpoint.
The end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 60 m to the main route.
+
-
Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Bunker Bay Circuit
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
2.8 km
Time
45 min to 1 h 15 min
Quality of track
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient
Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (1/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Bushwalk
45 min to 1 h 15 min
{{title}}
After 165 m come to the viewpoint (20 m on your left).
After another 75 m come to a picnic table.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 480 m to the main route.