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Trail Fast Facts
Karri Lake Trail is a 3.3km, grade 2 hike in Quinninup, Western Australia. This hike typically takes 1.25 hours to complete.
Hike Overview
The Karri Lake Trail is one of many family friendly walks around the quiet country town of Quinninup. The 3.3 kilometre hike takes you around the perimeter of Karri Lake, ducking in and out of lush forest that is littered with several kinds of moss and wildflowers.
Set deep in the heart of Karri forest, Quinninup has some great walks that provide stunning landscapes and idyllic scenes. Karri Lake is one of those walks and it takes you around the perimeter of the town's water supply. On one side of the lake is pristine Karri forest packed full of fallen logs, many varieties of moss and a thick covering of towering Karri trees. On the other side of the lake is a collection of local residence nestled in the Karri forest. Be on the lookout for the friendly locals, either a mob of kangaroos or a family having breakfast on their balcony. This 3.3km will keep the kids well entertained and provide a relaxing walk away from distractions of everyday life.
Track Grade
Grade 2 (Easy) -Â 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.
Tips
Start Point: Wheatley Coast Road, Quinninup - 320km (4hrs) south of Perth.
End Point: Wheatley Coast Road, Quinninup - 320km (4hrs) south of Perth.
Region: Quinninup, South West
For more information, a location map and GPS file please visit Trails WA.
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About the region
A short 25 minute drive south of Manjimup or east of Pemberton, Quinninup is situated at the corner of the historic stock route to the coast which is now Wheatley Coast Road and the South-West Highway amongst giant ancient Karri forests.
€‹Quinninup, in the local Aboriginal language, means the 'place of Zamia Palm'. The forest and bush land surrounding Quinninup offers a unique variety of flora and fauna and rare orchids only found in the forests of the South-West of Western Australia.
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Gear to consider
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Acknowledgement of Country
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