BushwalkBushwalk
4 h to 6 h
| Start | (-21.3326253,117.2400403) |
| Mode | Car |
| Directions | From North West Coastal Highway, 1
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The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This little side trip takes you to the Python Pool, where you can enjoy the cool water amidst the impressive red rock walls. 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 780 m find the "Stone Culvert" (8 m on your left).
Stone Culvert
Stone Culvert
An information plaque bearing the symbol of the Australian Bicentenary provides information about an old stone culvert that the trail crosses and notes the construction quality. The road was benched into the hillside, and sumps were dug or blasted, and water diverted into culverts to prevent erosion.
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An information plaque bearing the symbol of the Australian Bicentenary provides information about an old stone culvert that the trail crosses and notes the construction quality. The road was benched into the hillside, and sumps were dug or blasted, and water diverted into culverts to prevent erosion.
After another 4 km find the "McKenzie Spring" (15 m on your right).
McKenzie Spring
McKenzie Spring
This was once a watering hole for camel and bullock teams. There is a spacious rock pool at the bottom of the waterfall. The said waterfall is a small one but flows fiercely in the wet season. The spring is located near a pool surrounded by large trees upstream. This same watercourse runs all the way to Python Pool, bringing the summer rain that makes the falls flow. During the dry season, the water flow slows down to a mere trickle, making the water in the pool excessively algal and not particularly attractive for a swim.
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This was once a watering hole for camel and bullock teams. There is a spacious rock pool at the bottom of the waterfall. The said waterfall is a small one but flows fiercely in the wet season. The spring is located near a pool surrounded by large trees upstream. This same watercourse runs all the way to Python Pool, bringing the summer rain that makes the falls flow. During the dry season, the water flow slows down to a mere trickle, making the water in the pool excessively algal and not particularly attractive for a swim.
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After another 25 m find the "Mount Herbert" (on your left).
Mount Herbert
Mount Herbert
Mount Herbert is one of the highest points in the Chichester Range, providing expansive views over the range and plain below. The summit is marked with a short but wide cairn, a bench to enjoy the views from and a lovely series of wildflowers. From the summit, a rough trail runs off to the west and steeply descends to the Mount Herbert car park. Mount Herbert is not much of a mountain, and its summit can be conquered in mere minutes. Nevertheless, the view from the top is excellent and shows the way that the Roeburne-Wittenoom Road winds through the countryside as its heads towards Python Pool.
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Mount Herbert is one of the highest points in the Chichester Range, providing expansive views over the range and plain below. The summit is marked with a short but wide cairn, a bench to enjoy the views from and a lovely series of wildflowers. From the summit, a rough trail runs off to the west and steeply descends to the Mount Herbert car park. Mount Herbert is not much of a mountain, and its summit can be conquered in mere minutes. Nevertheless, the view from the top is excellent and shows the way that the Roeburne-Wittenoom Road winds through the countryside as its heads towards Python Pool.
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Class 3/6 Moderate track |
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| Length | 15.3 km |
| Time | 4 h to 6 h |
| Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) |
| Gradient | Short steep hills (3/6) |
| Signage | Clearly signposted (2/6) |
| Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
| Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) |
| Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) |
Toilet: There is one 15 m from the start.| Item | From Start | Name & link to notes |
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Toilet
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There is a picnic table (about 45 m back from the start).
Python Pool Car Park (about 15 m back from the start).
After another 380 m come to the viewpoint (5 m on your left).
After another 105 m come to "Python Pool".
