Numbat Trail is an 11.7km, grade 3 hike located in Avon Valley, Western Australia. The hike should take around 3 hours to complete.
Hike overview
Located within the Paruna Wildlife Sanctuary, the Numbat Trail is a challenging 12 kilometre loop with spectacular views of the surrounding Avon Valley. With fences around the sanctuary there is an abundance of native fauna and flora along the well maintained paths.
The Numbat Trail takes you on a loop around the Paruna Wildlife Sanctuary - a rehabilitated piece of Australian bush teeming with life. This challenging hike will leave you in wonder with a variety of landscapes that will keep you distracted from the climbs. With no shortage of Boardwalks, viewing platforms and picnic tables, this trail certainly is one to take your time with to enjoy all the details. The on-going rehabilitation program at the sanctuary has provided a home for dozens of native Bird species, reptiles, amphibians, kangaroos, echidnas, quendas, possums and wallabies. Make sure you take your camera and binoculars to get a good glimpse of the locals. Access to the sanctuary is by appointment only as there is a computer code for the entry gate and a donation of $5pp is required to help fund the great rehabilitation work they are doing.
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Tips
Start Point: Paruna Wildlife Sanctuary - 50km (1hr) north-east of Perth.
End Point: Paruna Wildlife Sanctuary - 50km (1hr) north-east of Perth.
Region: Avon Valley, Perth
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About the region
The Avon Valley National Park covers approximately 4,800 hectares of bush reserve and lies on the transition between the jarrah forest of the south and the drier northern country.
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Acknowledgement of Country
Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.