The Emu walk is a loop trail that goes down the old runway where Stuart Desert Peas grow in season. There are 360 degree panoramic views from the top of the sand escarpment. You can also access the escarpment by car if you don't want to do the walk.
The walk is over flat ground with a maximum of a two-metre rise and is well sign posted. There are rest stations on all walks. The wildflowers are abundant in late winter and spring (August to October). The property has stunted wattle, buffel grass, spinifex, blue bottlebrush and snake wood trees. This is a nice place to view the sunset. Giralia Station is an old sheep station on the Exmouth Gulf, 125km south of Exmouth.
Start Point: Giralia Homestead, 1000km north of Perth and 125km south of Exmouth
End Point: Giralia Homestead, 1000km north of Perth and 125km south of Exmouth
Region: Giralia Station, Coral Coast
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Getting there
Closest towns to this walk: Coral Bay, Exmouth, Karratha, Learmonth, Onslow, Paraburdoo, Tantabiddi, Yardie Creek
Getting to the trailhead in Exmouth Gulf.
About the region
Giralia Station Stay an authentic outback experience situated along the coral coast of western australia.
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Track grade
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A Gentle Introduction to Inclines: Grade 2 on the
AWTGS represents easy walking tracks that offer a slightly more challenging experience compared to Grade 1. Similar to Grade 1, no prior bushwalking experience is required. The track surface is typically hardened or compacted and may have gentle hill sections or occasional steps. The total distance of a Grade 2 walk is typically no greater than 10 kilometers. These walks are still suitable for families with a bit more experience or those seeking a gentle introduction to some inclines.
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