Island Top Walk Trail (2.1km), Woody Island Nature Reserve, Western Australia

Island Top Walk Trail is a 2.1km, grade 3 hike located in the Woody Island Nature Reserve, Western Australia. The hike should take around 1 hr to complete.

Length: 2.1km

Duration: 1 hr

Grade: 3

Style: Circuit

Start: Woody Island Visitors Centre

End: Woody Island Visitors Centre

Location: Woody Island Nature Reserve

Closest town: Esperance

Western Australia

From state capital: 725km

Longitude: 122.0201426

Latitude: -33.96066063

Hike summary

This two kilometre moderately difficult loop trail winds through a mix of coastal shrublands and stands of tall trees with stunning views to the mainland and other islands in the Recherche Archipelago.

Woody Island is a unique nature reserve and the only island in the Recherche Archipelago with visitor facilities. The Island Top Walk Trail climbs to a lookout that provides sweeping views of the Recherche Archipelago and mainland (500m return). From the lookout the trail is a 1.6km loop, which includes a gentle climb to the summit and interpretive signs that provide insights into the island's natural environment.

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Start Point: The trail starts at the Woody Island Visitors Centre

End Point: The trail starts at the Woody Island Visitors Centre

Region: Woody Island, Golden Outback

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

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