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Z Bend Lookout and River Trail

Z Bend Lookout and River Trail

2.5 km return

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

2.5 km

Return

Walk

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

Starting from the Z Bend car park at the end of Z Bend Access Road, Kalbarri National Park, this walk takes you past the Z Bend Lookout and down to the Murchison River Gorge via the River Trail. This fairly demanding hike provides river access from the Z Bend Lookout, with spectacular scenery throughout the hike. The trail is relatively flat for the first part, with well made rocky steps providing a gradual descent to the lookout. Fit walkers can make their way down into the gorge and the river as well. The steep descent into the gorge involves some scrambling, ladder climbs, and narrow chasms to get to the bottom. Although relatively clear and straightforward, much of the trail is along unmodified rocky surfaces. Once at the bottom, you can cool off with a swim in the river before heading back to the car park. Facilities at the car park include informative displays, gas barbecues, picnic shelters and toilets. Beware of loose rocks and unstable surfaces, and be careful with foot placement to avoid sprains. Avoid doing this walk during the wet autumn due to high river levels and dangerously hot summer months. 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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Swim

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Starting from Paruna Sanctuary, Gidgegannup, this walk takes you on a circuit around the area. This is the easiest of three trails in the Paruna Wildlife Sanctuary. You can enjoy views along the Avon River Valley through the walk, with ancient rock formations scattered throughout the spectacular woodland. As the wildlife is pretty rich, you can be ready to have small encounters, especially with croaking frogs during the winter months of June, July and August. You can follow the beige markers depicting a possum at turns and junctions while you traverse. It is also suitable for all fitness levels. Let us begin by acknowledging the Wajuk people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Possum Circuit

2.6 km circuit

45 min to 1 h 15 min

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Starting from Reen Road, Gidgegannup, this walk takes you to the foreshore of Wooroloo Brook and back. The saturated red colour of the rocks and the lovely cascades create a rather unique scenery. Enjoy the eye candy and listen to the burbling sound of water as you take a break. The fauna and flora of this reserve are remarkable. You'll have a chance to see the endangered Carnaby's Cockatoo as you make your way through Marri, Wandoo and Jarrah trees. Some plant species native to this area cannot be seen anywhere else in the whole world. Keep in mind that the track can become slippery and steep in parts as you get closer to the foreshore. Dogs are allowed on lead. Let us begin by acknowledging the Wajuk people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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F.R. Berry Reserve

2.6 km return

45 min to 1 h 15 min

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Brickwood Reserve Circuit

Brickwood Reserve Circuit

2.6 km circuit

40 min to 1 h

Starting from Gordin Way, Byford, this track takes you on a circuit via multiple tracks, giving you a good taste of Brickwood Reserve. The reserve boasts the largest expanse of the critically endangered open Kingia and Marri woodland, safeguarded under the protective veil of state and federal laws. A diverse array of native flora and fauna finds sanctuary here, including a good amount of bird species. Dogs are allowed on leash as well. Please stay on the designated tracks to avoid spreading dieback. Let us begin by acknowledging the Whadjuk people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Train

Starting from the car park off Rushton Road, Martin, this walk takes you on a stroll through the Wandoo Woodland, following Ellis Brook. This is a fairly easy walk suitable for beginners in an area with lots of wild birds and plenty of shade. You can have a tranquil experience through the woodland as you traverse with Ellis Brook accompanying you. There are certain rocky places, so you might want to bring hiking shoes with ankle support for a better experience. Please adhere to the 'Dieback Protection Area' rules and use the Cleandown point (COE - Clean on Entry) accordingly. 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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Blue Wren Ramble Walk

2.6 km return

45 min to 1 h 15 min

Blue Wren Ramble Walk

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Starting from the Kuljak Island lower car park on Tidewater Way, Ascot, this walk takes you on a circuit around the edge of Kuljak Island. It is an artificial island home to a variety of native flora and fauna, and is surrounded by a number of smaller, also artificial islets. The longer one of the trails is a loop around the edge of the island, taking you past wetlands and swamps full of birdlife and stunning river views, partnered with seated rest areas to enjoy. The compacted pathway is perfect for walking, cycling or jogging. The island is easily accessed by a vehicle bridge onto the island. The first lower car park after the bridge is the best access point to the outer trail of the island. Although the trail is well compacted, there could be some muddy and washed out parts during heavy rains. Several picnic shelters are located across the island, but there are no toilets or barbecue facilities. The island is a wildlife sanctuary, so fishing is not permitted, and dogs must be kept on a leash. 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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Kuljak Island Loop

2.6 km circuit

30 min to 45 min

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The Darch Road is a one-way walk starting from the car park off Lantana Lane. Also called the Wannang Biddi, this trail offers expansive countryside views, especially beautiful during sunset. The track is flat, wide, well-maintained, and shared by walkers and bikers. You can visit in winter when the surroundings are more adorned with vibrant greenery. Dogs are welcome but must remain leashed. Parts of the track can get muddy after rain. Let us begin by acknowledging the Wardandi people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Darch Road

2.6 km oneway

40 min to 1 h

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Urban

Starting from the dirt car park on Old Ballidu Road, Kondut, this walk takes you on a stroll in Reynoldons Reserve. This walk is an interpretive one with a lot of signage and a huge number of wildflowers. Visitors can find seven different types of Verticordia, also called Feather Flower. Additionally, the area hosts The Reynoldson Reserve Festival annually on the last weekend of October. There are only gentle hilly sections, and the texture of the track is even. 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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Reynoldson Reserve Walk

2.7 km return

40 min to 1 h

Reynoldson Reserve Walk

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Rural

Reabold Hill & Ocean View Lookout

Reabold Hill & Ocean View Lookout

2.7 km circuit

45 min to 1 h 15 min

Starting from Tuart Car Park (off Perry Lakes Drive), City Beach, this circuit walk takes you to Reabold Hill and Ocean View Lookouts mostly via the Tuart Walk track and Zamia Trail. Visiting two lookouts in one convenient circuit, this lovely little journey offers excellent views in nearly all parts of the city and beyond. Interpretive signs give you information about the flora. Wildflowers blanket the area in spring, but some of them are still present throughout the year. The tracks are well maintained and signposted. Dogs are allowed on lead. 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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Star Swamp Interior Circuit

Star Swamp Interior Circuit

2.7 km circuit

40 min to 1 h 15 min

Starting from the end of Groat Street, North Beach, this walk takes you on a circuit in the Star Swamp Bushland Reserve. This compact circuit lets you enjoy the flora and fauna of the reserve without spending much time. Make your way through grass trees, banksias and paperbarks as you keep an eye out for quendas, aka southern brown bandicoots and other wildlife. The name quenda comes from the Noongar word 'kwinda'. This area is also great for birdwatching, with 65+ bird species recorded till now. Interpretive signs along the track teach you about the cultural heritage and history of the area. Dogs are allowed on lead. If you're visiting in summer, protect yourself from the sun and maybe do the trip early as there isn't much shade. Watch out for snakes. 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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Starting from The Humps car park off Bates Road, Hyden, this walk takes you on a circuit via the Gnamma Trail. The Gnamma Trail has strong Noongar (Aboriginal) focus to its interpretation, with ten panels consisting of words and illustrations created by Noongar artists and elders to describe this landscape, its features and the birds, animals and plants that live in it. The terrain is flat with no steps or steep sections, suitable for wheelchair users who have someone to assist them. The trail passes through a range of local vegetation rich with springtime wildflowers and numerous birds, revealing fine examples of a gnamma and a lizard trap used by the land's original inhabitants in millennia past. Gnammas are waterholes in the rocks that were formed through weathering of faults in granite which Aboriginal people then enlarged by using fire. The importance of gnammas to the survival of Aboriginal people cannot be underestimated as they retain water long after rain, providing a vital source of fresh water in the blistering hot dry summers. 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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Gnamma Trail

2.7 km circuit

30 min to 1 h

Caves

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Starting from the Lakeview car park off Indian Ocean Drive, Yanchep, this walk takes you on a circuit around Loch McNess via the Wetlands Walk Trail. This beautiful, short and easy walk weaves its way around Loch McNess, one of Perth's most important coastal wetlands. The path provides exceptional views of the wetlands as you meander along the banks of the lake. The birdlife in the area is incredible, and the park is a bird watcher's delight. The understorey consists of bracken ferns, whilst the overstorey is mostly adult Jarrahs and Tuarts. Take your time and experience the soothing ambience of the place, both visually and audibly. The yanget (bullrushes) you may come across was once used for food by the Noongar people. The gravelly limestone trail is flat and well signposted, with short sections of loose sand. After finishing the loop, it's only a short walk to Chocolate Drops for a coffee or the Yanchep Inn for a refreshing ale or lunch. 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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Wetlands Walk Trail

2.7 km circuit

30 min to 45 min

Cafe

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Pumphill Uphill & Drop Bear Circuit

Pumphill Uphill & Drop Bear Circuit

2.7 km circuit

45 min to 1 h 15 min

Starting from the car park on Pump Hill Road, Pemberton, this walk takes you to the top of Pump Hill. This walk is considered to be one of the most effortless and best within the Pemberton Mountain Bike Park; it traverses through the stunning Karri forest and is actually an old railway corridor. The trail is uphill only for bikers, but hikers can use it in both directions. From the top of the trail, visitors can enjoy the views, and bikers can access other ascending trails such as Longshanks and Drop Bear; or they can head over to the west side of Pump Hill Road via Down Dale. There are gentle hilly sections for hikers, and the texture is formed. The trail is suitable for beginner/novice mountain bikers in good health with basic mountain bike skills and using off-road bikes. 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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Starting from the Knox Gorge car park at the end of Knox Gorge Road, Karijini National Park, this walk takes you past Knox Lookout, then down into Knox Gorge and back via the Knox Lookout and Knox Gorge Walk Trails. Intersecting Wittenoom Gorge near the Knox Lookout, Knox Gorge is a deep and picturesque chasm. After a short walk to the lookout, the trail descends to the bottom of the gorge via one of the steepest paths in the park. Other gorges in the area have proper steps, yet the track going down Knox Gorge is a bit more "natural" and challenging. Although steep, the descent is relatively straightforward until an awkward scramble near the bottom, which requires walkers to lower themselves down several rock shelves. At the bottom of the descent, there is the option to turn left or right, with the path to the right leading to a photogenic pool. After heading left along the main walk trail, the initial section of Knox Gorge is filled with trees and plants growing along the watercourse. Continually crisscrossing its way along the gorge floor, the trail ends at an unusual slot canyon formation with large, expansive shelves on either side of the slot. From here, walkers can retrace their steps back to the start of the walk. After the scrambling ends, the steep track takes you out of the gorge. Take care in the gorge and leave if it starts to rain as flash flooding can occur. 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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Knox Gorge

2.7 km return

2 h to 3 h

Swim

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