Bardi Creek Trail is a 700m, grade 2 hike located in the Northcliffe, Western Australia. The hike should take around 35 mins to complete.
Hike overview
The Bardi Creek Trail leaves from the back of the Northcliffe Pioneer Museum in the center of town. Through the coastal swamp vegetation, this trail will take you back to town.
The Bardi Creek Trail leaves from the back of the Northcliffe Pioneer Museum in the center of town. Follow the trail for 700m into Northcliffe Forest Park and you will find the enchanted Arcadia picnic spot in the middle of the forest. This trail is also part of the Bibbulmun Track. The walk takes you through coastal swamp vegetation, and will take you back to town. In winter, take care as you use the stepping stones to cross Bardi Creek, and in summer watch for flashes of colour from the bright red bottlebrush.
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Tips
Start Point: Starts at the Pioneer Museum in Northcliffe which is 349 km (4.5 hours) south of Perth
End Point: Ends at the Pioneer Museum in Northcliffe which is 349 km (4.5 hours) south of Perth
Region: Northcliffe, South West
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About the region
The South West’s vast landscape provides the perfect environment for outdoor adventure. It’s easy to go off the beaten track, with beautiful coastal scenery, ancient mountain ranges and towering old growth forests waiting to be discovered. Team that with a soft adventure experience such as caving; or a heart-stopping experience, like throwing yourself out of a plane, and you’ve got a prime destination for all adventure seekers.
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