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Starting from Old Mill Dam, Dryandra, this walk takes visitors on a circuit, allowing them to observe nocturnal animals at night. This walk is an extended version of Wandoo Night Walk. Visitors can spot animals such as woylies, tammar wallabies, brushtail possums, tawny frog-mouths and owls. The area also features the largest area of remnant vegetation in the western Wheatbelt. It is a part of a biodiversity hotspot that hosts more than 850 kinds of plants. There can be uneven sections and short steep hills along the path. 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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Wandoo Circuit

3.2 km circuit

45 min to 1 h 30 min

Birdwatching

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Trigg Bushland Reserve Loop

Trigg Bushland Reserve Loop

3.3 km circuit

45 min to 1 h 15 min

Starting on Elliott Road opposite St Mary's Anglican Girls' School and Kevan Langdon Reserve, Trigg, this walk takes you on a circuit around Trigg Bushland Reserve. Enjoy a short suburban bushwalk at Trigg Bushland Reserve that showcases beautiful bushlands, unique wildflowers, coastal views, historical ruins and plenty of wildlife. The reserve runs through the centre of the suburb of Trigg and contains a significant pocket of remnant coastal vegetation, with a great range of native plants and lots of wildflowers in spring. There are some well-preserved historical sites on this trail that make it unique. Keep a lookout for the old cottage ruins along the way. The tracks are well established and well signposted, with lots of shady sections to give you a break from the sun. The walk is quite hilly, but the path is wide with a mostly compacted limestone surface, so it's not too challenging. Dog owners are allowed to unleash their dogs in the reserve but must keep them under supervision. Explore the unique parabolic sand dunes and take in the sights and sounds of the sea as you wander the well-maintained trails. If you time it right, you can enjoy one of Perth's incredible ocean sunsets over Trigg Beach after your 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.

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Mount Clarence Heritage and Granite Circuit

Mount Clarence Heritage and Granite Circuit

3.3 km circuit

1 h 15 min to 1 h 45 min

3.3 km

Circuit

Walk

1 h 15 min to 1 h 45 min

Starting from Apex Carpark, Mount Clarence, this walk takes you on a circuit in Anzac Heritage Park, visiting a number of memorials along the way. This walk is both historically informative and is stunning, with views of Kings George Sound, Princess Royal Harbour and Stirling Ranges. There are certain places and lookouts along the walk that also allows visitors to enjoy the open views. The walk is suitable for families with children. The path is flat, and there are only gentle hilly sections with stairs. 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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Bickley Reservoir Circuit

Bickley Reservoir Circuit

3.3 km circuit

1 h 15 min to 2 h 30 min

3.3 km

Circuit

Walk

1 h 15 min to 2 h 30 min

Starting from the car park next to Bickley Outdoor Recreational Camp, Orange Grove, this walk takes you on a circuit around Bickley Reservoir. This is a moderately difficult walk through the Beautiful Wandoo and Sheok forest that offers you views of granite outcrops and valleys along the ridgeline. The reservoir was closed in 1944, and it was used mainly for irrigation before then. It is utilised for recreational activities such as barbecues, canoeing and llama walking. Additionally, There is also plenty of wildflowers for the enthusiasts. The walk can be challenging in certain sections with steep hills, so you might want to wear sturdy hiking shoes with ankle support. 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 dirt car park opposite the playground, Dryandra, this walk takes you on a circuit in Dryandra Woodland. This is a rather short walk that is suitable for families with children. Visitors can stroll through the brown mallet plantation to kwongan heath and spot wild birds such as echidnas and beautiful dryandras. It is signposted opposite the clockwise direction. The track is formed, and there are only gentle hilly sections. 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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Kawana Circuit

3.4 km circuit

1 h to 1 h 30 min

Birdwatching

Environment

Starting from the Emma Gorge Resort at the top of Emma Gorge Road, El Questro Wilderness Park, this walk takes you into Emma Gorge, to a stunning waterfall and back via the Emma Gorge Walk Trail. Head into the hilly Cockburn Ranges via the Emma Gorge Walk Trail, either by yourself or with the help of the local guides. This picturesque gorge walk traverses rocky terrain under trees that give some shade, culminating during a beautiful oasis within the middle of the dry and dusty El Questro Wilderness Park. At the highest point of the walk, you'll be rewarded with two natural pools of crystal clear water. The other is harder to succeed in, but is fed by a spectacular waterfall and features a natural thermal spring in one corner. Relax by the shady edge of the waterhole, enjoy a refreshing swim and inspect to hunt out the recent spring before heading back. This is often quite a challenging walk, with a good little bit of walking along the dry streambed, some rock scrambling, water crossings and a couple of steep inclines. The trail is well marked, but the surface is extremely rocky and uneven, requiring walkers to tread carefully and have a cheap level of fitness. make sure you take enough water, sturdy walking shoes, a hat and sunscreen. A Visitor Permit is required to travel to Emma Gorge and should be purchased at the start of the walk. there's no camping at Emma Gorge, but there is a stunning resort with tented cabins, a restaurant and a swimming pool. 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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Emma Gorge

3.4 km return

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

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Spectacles Banksia Circuit

Spectacles Banksia Circuit

3.4 km circuit

45 min to 2 h

Starting from the car park on McLaughlan Road, The Spectacles, this walk takes you on a circuit near The Spectacles Wetlands. This is one of the two walks in the area, and it goes through the bushland and the forestation. You can traverse in the bush setting whilst enjoying the variety of birdlife and flora with wildflowers and fungi such as eucalyptus, wattle and paperbark trees. You can do this walk after the Spectacles Aboriginal Heritage Loop to have a more complete experience. Additionally, dogs are allowed in the park as long as they are 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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Starting from the car park on Huntriss Road, Gwelup, this walk takes you on a circuit around Lake Gwelup. If you're in Perth, you don't need to travel much to explore this little slice of heaven. Surprisingly good views await you in this rather effortless journey. Flat, partially-paved tracks allow you to enjoy the views without worrying about falling. Besides the scenic eye candy, there are heaps of bird species and other animals living here. Dogs are allowed off-leash here, but they need to be under your supervision at all times. Also, keep an ear out for cyclists. 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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Lake Gwelup

3.4 km circuit

45 min to 1 h 30 min

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Starting from Lewis Road Car Park, Forrestfield, this walk takes you on a circuit in Mundy Regional Park. You can enjoy the variety of settings through the walk, from bushwalking along the stream to enjoying open views of Perth. Additionally, the native vegetation is broad and suitable for observation purposes. There are wandoo woodlands, red gums and small jarrah trees. You can visit the area between June and September when there is plenty of water and flowers. There are certain steep sections of the walk, so you might want to wear sturdy hiking shoes with support. 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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Lewis Road Loop

3.4 km circuit

1 h 15 min to 2 h 30 min

1 h 15 min to 2 h 30 min

Environment

Starting from the dirt car park on Maley Street, Mullewa, this walk takes you to a circuit that offers a display of beautiful wildflowers and information about the historical background of the area. Interpretive signs allow visitors to learn interesting facts about the usage of plants by the local Indigenous people, besides many other things. You can visit the area during August and September when flowers bloom. Fly repellents are advised, along with hats and plenty of water, as there is not a lot of shade through 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.

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Mullewa Bushland Circuit

3.5 km circuit

1 h to 1 h 30 min

Mullewa Bushland Circuit

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Rural

Starting from Temple Gorge Campground, Kennedy Ranges National Park, this walk takes you to the Escarpment Lookout and back. You can enjoy the open views from the escarpment and see how minute the car park and the campground actually are. The path follows a rocky creek bed in the first half, and interesting geological formations are around to observe, along with sandalwood (Santalum spicatum). The second half is steeper and requires cliff edges and loose rocks to navigate in between. You might want to take your hiking shoes and plenty of water with you. Keep in mind the walk can take a long time, and start the journey a little earlier as it can get extremely hard to navigate on the way back. 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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Escarpment Trail

3.5 km return

1 h 15 min to 1 h 45 min

1 h 15 min to 1 h 45 min

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Starting from the car park on Lights Road, Ocean Beach, this walk takes you to the summit of Mount Hallowell and back via the Sheila Hill Memorial Track. An oasis of stunning Karri Forest, wildflowers and fungi, Mount Hallowell is a hidden gem in the South West that nature lovers will adore. Running concurrently with a stretch of the Bibbulmun Track, the Sheila Hill Memorial Track takes walkers past Monkey Rock on the way to the summit of Mount Hallowell. The route is a good mix of forest walking, climbing between granite boulders and sections that open up to expansive views of the coast and Wilson Inlet. Beginning as a relatively easy walk through bush and granite, the track rises quickly and steeply, leading to many enormous granite formations. You will be skirting Monkey Rock as you follow the track, without any signs that tell you there is actually a spur. The climb up the rock is quite worth it as the views that welcome you are stunning. Keep in mind that the terrain becomes more challenging as you go up. Near the highest point of the track, a short spur leads to the summit of Mount Hallowell. More stunning views await you there looking back towards Peaceful Bay and then it's all downhill back to the carpark. The trail is well signposted, with the Bibbulmun Track Waugal and plain yellow arrows providing clear navigational information. Although the trail is relatively clear and straightforward, the rocky terrain is highly uneven and potentially slippery. 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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Mount Hallowell

3.5 km return

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

1 h 30 min to 2 h 30 min

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Whistlepipe Gully Circuit

Whistlepipe Gully Circuit

3.5 km circuit

1 h 30 min to 2 h

Starting from the car park at the end of Lewis Road, Forrestfield, this walk takes you on a circuit along Whistlepipe Gully, returning via the Connor Road Track. The scenery on this hike is beautiful, with the gully banks lined with lush green foliage, paper-bark trees, and various wildflowers. Heading out from Lewis Road, Whistlepipe Gully remains a constant companion to the left of the well-maintained trail. The path winds through the forest, passing the mysterious ruins of architect Wallace Greenham’s home. From the ruins, the trail eventually leads to a large granite outcrop, providing spectacular views of the Swan Coastal Plain, with Perth visible in the distance. The trail is well marked with pink triangular markers and white Shire of Kalamunda signs with the top corner painted pink. Despite a lack of stylistic unity in the signage, the trail is relatively easy to follow. Although the terrain along the trail is mainly very easy, some steep sections on laterite soils can be slippery. 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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Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse to Sugarloaf Rock

Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse to Sugarloaf Rock

3.5 km oneway

1 h 30 min to 3 h

1 h 30 min to 3 h 15 min

Starting from the Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse car park at the end of Cape Naturaliste Road, Cape Naturaliste, this walk takes you to Sugarloaf Rock and back via the Cape to Cape Track. The epic Cape to Cape Track stretches 124km from end to end, but it also offers plenty of shorter walks for those on a time limit. The 'Access for More' section runs between the Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse and Sugarloaf Rock, providing an exceptional experience for walkers of all abilities. This stretch of the iconic Cape to Cape takes in the magnificent coastline, rock formations and vegetation, offering some of the most stunning coastal scenery in the region, with beautiful wildflowers in spring and wonderful views year-round. The trail is a mix of sealed pathways and boardwalk with a mostly flat or gentle downhill gradient, making it pram-friendly and wheelchair accessible. Conveniently placed benches allow walkers to rest and enjoy the view and trailside signage provides detailed information on the landscape and wildlife of this coastal environment. Additionally, Sugarloaf Rock is a mating site for red-tailed tropicbirds as it creates a safe zone from coastal predators. They mate for life and come back to the area annually. You can also explore the rocky sections and geological formations along the coastline and look for whales migrating between September and November. 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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Cafe

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