Dick Lofthouse Circuit

40 min to 1 h 20 min

2.1 km
circuit

↑ 80 m
↓ -80 m

Moderate track
Starting from Harvey Dam Amphitheatre, Harvey, this walk takes you on a circuit around Harvey Dam. You can see the panoramic view of both sides of the dam after you climb to the top, and the wildflowers that bloom in spring provides vibrant scenery. The area is tranquil, and there are spacious picnic areas. The dam is also open to fishing from September 1st to June 30th each year. There are occasional steep hills which may be hard for young children and the elderly. 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 (-33.0786083,115.9286377)
Mode Car
DirectionsFrom South Western Highway, 20, Harvey.
  • Turn on to Weir Road then drive for 2.4 km
  • Turn left and drive for another 80 m
  • Turn left and drive for another 265 m
  • Turn left and drive for another 75 m
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Track Notes
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Turn map Directions & comments
Start.
After another 8 m head down the steps (about 4 m long)
Veer left.
After another 55 m pass the car park (35 m on your left).
After another 45 m pass the picnic table (on your right).
After another 15 m pass the BBQ (6 m on your right).
After another 30 m cross the bridge (about 135 m long)
Then pass a seat (on your right)., has a backrest.
After another 15 m continue straight.
After another 105 m continue straight.
After another 10 m pass the sign (on your right).
Veer left.
After another 135 m pass a seat (on your left)., has a backrest.
After another 100 m head down the 58 steps (about 30 m long)
After another 100 m continue straight.
After another 700 m head through/around the gate.
Then pass the car park (9 m on your left).
Turn right.
After another 190 m continue straight.
After another 90 m continue straight.
After another 140 m pass the car park (6 m on your left).
Then pass the toilet (10 m on your left).
After another 65 m turn left.
After another 20 m pass the car park (30 m on your right).
After another 15 m pass the car park (6 m on your right).
After another 10 m pass a seat (9 m on your right)., has a backrest.
After another 30 m come to the end.
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Terrain
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Dick Lofthouse Circuit


Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length 2.1 km
Time 40 min to 1 h 20 min
Quality of track Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient Short steep hills (3/6)
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)

Some facilities on route
Toilet: There is one 1.9 km from the start.

Seat: There are 3 on route, on average they are 510 m apart with the largest gap of 1.5 km.


Order of key facilities on route
ItemFrom StartName & link to notes
Seat
300 m[seat]
Seat
560 m[seat]
Toilet
1.9 km[toilet]
Seat
2 km[seat]
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