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Hill Springs is a 500m, grade 2 hike in Cape Arid National Park, Western Australia. This hike typically takes 25 minutes to complete.

Length: 500m

Duration: 25 mins

Grade 2 (Easy)

Style: Return

Start: Thomas Fishery Track

End: Thomas Fishery Track

Location: Cape Arid National Park

State: Western Australia

Nearby town: Boyatup

From state capital: 700km

Latitude: -33.97099421

Longitude: 123.2228058

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Hike Overview

Hill Springs walk is a 500m return walk to the ruins of the historic Hill Springs. The views from the lookout over the Recherche Archipelago and behind to Mount Arid are spectacular.

Built in 1905 by John Baesjou, Hill Springs was occupied by his family until 1910. The trail also visits the grave of William Ponton, John's uncle through marriage. The start of the walk from the Car Park can often be overgrown with ferns and watch out for ticks along the walk. Walk trail surface consists of natural pavements made up of rock material including exposed granite and gravel. The trail is unmarked but vegetation has been cleared to delineate the path.

Track Grade

Grade 2 (Easy) - 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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Start Point: Cape Arid National Park, Thomas Fishery Track off Posion Creek Road 160km (2hours) east of Esperance which is 700km SE of Perth

End Point: Cape Arid National Park, Thomas Fishery Track off Posion Creek Road 160km (2hours) east of Esperance which is 700km SE of Perth

Region: Cape Arid National Park, Golden Outback

For more information, a location map and GPS file please visit Trails WA.

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Hill Springs Walk (500m)

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About the region

Cape Arid National Park is a wildly beautiful and biodiverse area. Coastal sandheaths, mallee and low granite hills extend inland to Mount Ragged after which the vegetation is transformed into woodlands dominated by saltbush and bluebush. The jagged Russell Range, which rises to its highest point at Tower Peak (almost 600m), comprises ancient uplifted quartzite that has the same origins as the Barrens Range in Fitzgerald River National Park.

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