Cape Naturaliste Track (4km)

The Cape Naturaliste Track, a leisurely 4km grade 2 loop nestled in the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, Western Australia, is a scenic delight. This westernmost section of the Cape Naturaliste Walk Trail Network treats you to breathtaking views as it leads you towards the cape's pinnacle, Naturaliste Lookout.

Your journey begins at the northernmost point of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge, Cape Naturaliste. Established boardwalks and lookouts lead you into the coastal beauty. Follow the main path below the lighthouse buildings, heading clockwise along the Lighthouse Walk for nearly a kilometer. Take a left turn westward onto the Whale Lookout Track, followed by another left onto the Cape Naturaliste Track. As you gently descend towards the ocean, prepare to be mesmerised by the pounding surf at the cape's northwestern tip, unveiled from the Naturaliste Lookout.

A captivating geological marvel awaits - the "The Other Side of the Moon," a unique natural blow-out below the lookout. The track then takes a turn, winding north and east through a windswept, almost lunar-like landscape, where only rugged limestone rock formations stand defiant against the elements.

Soak in the coastal panorama for another 300 meters, traversing low heath and fragrant Rottnest Tea-tree (Melaleuca lanceolata) as you navigate above the sheer northern cliffs. This path eventually leads you to the Whale Lookout. From here, a final right turn uphill along the familiar Lighthouse Track brings you full circle, completing your exploration of the Cape Naturaliste Track.