Hill Springs

Length: 0.5km
Duration: 0.5hrs
Grade: 2
Style: Return
Start: Thomas Fishery Track
End: Thomas Fishery Track
Closest Town:
Location: Cape Arid National Park
Distance from state capital: 700km
State: WA

Summary

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 Mt 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.

Notes

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.