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Cockatoo Walk Trail is a 17.5km, grade 3 hike in Yanchep National Park, Western Australia. This hike typically takes 5 hours to complete.

Length: 17.5km

Duration: 5 hrs

Grade 3 (Moderate)

Style: Circuit

Start: McNess House

End: McNess House

Location: Yanchep National Park

State: Western Australia

Nearby town: Yanchep

From state capital: 50km

Latitude: -31.54648457

Longitude: 115.68374723196031

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Hike Overview

Cockatoo Walk is a 17.5 kilometre loop walk through the coastal plain vegetation of Yanchep National Park. It passes through Ridge's campsite from the Coastal Plain Trail and in spring offers a carpet of wildflowers. Kangaroos, the black gloved wallaby and quenda, along with Carnaby's black cockatoos, may be spotted.

The trail, marked with posts bearing the cockatoo symbol, departs from the McNess Visitor Centre. Several kilometres after it crosses Wanneroo Road, it forks and forms a circular route, connecting with the Coastal Plain Trail for about 5km. The trail is through coastal vegetation, with little tree cover, so is not suited to summer walking. The track can also become sandy underfoot. During spring the wildflowers are spectacular.

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Track Grade

Grade 3 (Moderate) - Walks for Most Fitness Levels: Grade 3 on the AWTGS represents moderate walking tracks. These are ideal for walkers with some fitness who are comfortable with some hills and uneven terrain. While suitable for most ages, some bushwalking experience is recommended to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Tracks may have short, steep hill sections, a rough surface, and many steps. The total distance of a Grade 3 walk can be up to 20 kilometers.

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Cockatoo Trail Walk (17.5km)

Total distance: 17737 m
Max elevation: 95 m
Min elevation: 19 m
Total climbing: 199 m
Total descent: -199 m

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Cockatoo Trail Walk (17.5km)

Yanchep National Park is approximately 50km (one hour) north of Perth.

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About the region

ithin easy reach of Perth, the woodlands and wetlands of Yanchep National Park are home to rampant populations of native fauna, including koalas, kangaroos, emus and cockatoos. Trails range from the 20-minute Dwerta Mia walk to the four-day Coastal Plain walk: register with the park visitor centre for longer walks. To ogle some koalas, stroll along the 240m-long Koala Boardwalk. The park also features the splendid limestone Crystal Cave, which you can check out on daily 45-minute tours

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