Summary

The biggest state in Australia sure has something to offer.

Other Information

Contact details

Western Australia Parks and Wildlife Service:
https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/

Regions

Walks in Western Australia

Medium

1.9 km return

Gorge Walk, Bandiln͟gan (Windjana Gorge) National Park

Gorge Trail is a spectacular 1.9km (return) bushwalk through Bandiln͟gan (Windjana Gorge). Discover the Devonian reef system which is unlike any other in the Kimberley. As you move through the gorge keep an eye out for freshwater crocodiles and cheeky bower birds collecting white objects for their nest.

Easy

16 km return

5 hrs

Greenbushes Loop

Located 2.5 hours south of Perth on the South West Highway, the Greenbushes Loop is a rewarding 16km trail (4-6 hours approx) that is worth checking out on your next trip to the area. Setting off from the Greenbushes Discovery Centre in the heart of town, the trail visits several historic town sites such as Schwenke's Dam, remnant of the old Vultan Tin Mine and Mt Jones Dam.

Included on the loop is a section of the world famous Bibbulmun Track that takes in the beautiful forest and sweeping views of the Blackwood farming valley. After leaving the Bibbulmun Track, the trail makes its way back to the town of Greenbushes where you can reward yourself with a tasty treat from the cake shop or a well earned drink from one of the two pubs in town. This trail won’t disappoint and is well worth the detour if you are planning a holiday in the South West.

Medium

4.4 km return

Homestead Valley Trail (Purnulul National Park)

The Homestead Valley Trail cuts deep into the range, through open woodlands and an uneven, dry creek bed ending in a shaded rest area with views overlooking Homestead Valley.

Medium

10 km return

4 hrs

Kalbarri Loop Walk

Starting at the iconic Natures Window, follow the loop anticlockwise over the ridge, then into the gorge along the Murchison River. Monkey your way across some spots and keep an eye out for white markers to keep you on route.

The terrain is a mixture of rock, dirt and sand - you will get it all.

BRING PLENTY OF WATER EVEN IN WINTER. The rocks in the gorge emit so much heat even in mid-winter so ensure you bring more water than you think!!! I can't imagine doing this in the summer.

Bring swimmers for the many dip spots along the way.

Easy

1.1 km return

Kurrajong Trail (Purnululu National Park)

This marked walk trail starts from the Kurrajong campground at the northern end of the park. This short 1.1km return trail gives you an idea of the different vegetation types in the Park.

Medium

6 km return

Manning Gorge Falls (Gibb River Road)

Manning Gorge is one of the most beautiful and best swimming spots in the Kimberley.
Located on Manning Creek in the grounds of the 283,280ha Mt Barnett Station, water remains at the base of the waterfalls and in several pools along the creek year round, ideal for a refreshing dip.
The waterfalls are seasonal and fed by the rains during wet season, so they may be dry the mid to late dry season.

When exploring, you may also come across some examples of Bradshaw and Wandjina rock art.

Visiting the gorge involves an adventurous walk of approximately 3 kilometres to the top of the gorge, following the informal trail markers made up of rock cairns, red discs and arrows. The trail begins at the campground, where visitors must first cross Manning Creek to re-join the trail path on the other side. Visitors may swim the 100 metres across, or use the rope guide with floats to ferry belongings.

The trail follows a route overland rather than along the creek with views over the ranges and savannah woodlands along the way. The terrain is uneven, with some rock scrambling and an incline towards the end. The trail is mostly unshaded, so it is important to bring drinking water and to wear a hat.

Medium

7 km return

3 hrs

Marmabup Rock Summit via the Devils Slide

A scenic loop that connects Hayward Peak and Nancy Peak with a bonus side trail to Marmabup Rock (the highest point in the Porongurup Ranges) via the Devils Slide track.

Medium

4.4 km return

Mini Palms (Purnulul National Park)

The Mini Palms Trail is a challenging 4.4km return trail from the Bloodwoods carpark which follows the Escarpment Trail for 1km before turning off to follow a dry, stony creek bed. The trail continues with steep slopes, narrow edges and large boulders to climb over, under or squeeze between before reaching two viewing platforms surrounded by Livistona palms, looking into an amphitheatre filled with tiny palms.

Very Hard

40 km return

9 hrs

Monadnocks & Mt Cooke loop

A long day walk along the Darling Ranges section of the Bibbulman Track, the route combines Mount Cuthbert and Mount Vincent (Sullivans Rock to Monadnocks) as well as Mount Cooke, the highest point of the Darling Scarp. It avoids backtracking by utilising the Bibbulman Track and surrounding 4WD roads.

Easy

7.6 km return

2 hrs

Ngank Wen Bidi

The western end of the Island is a marine wildlife haven! New Zealand fur seals can be seen from the viewing platform at Cathedral Rocks and the West End boardwalk is a great place to spot dolphins, and the seasonal migration of humpback whales! The loop circumnavigates the entire West End, guiding you along some of the most remote trail on the Island. The views from the south coast span back to the mainland and all the way to Garden Island. Along the north coast you will encounter bays that may well become your new favourite Rottnest bay! You will not be disappointed.