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Length: 6km
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Duration: 2hrs
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Grade: 2
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Style: One Way
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Start: John Forrest Road
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End: John Forrest Drive
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Location: Fitzgerald River National Park
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Closest Town:
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Distance from CBD: 600km
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State: WA
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Latitude: -33.77368995
Longitude: 120.0405421
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2WD Access


4WD Access


Public Transport


Bitumen Road


Gravel Road


Steep Road


Winding Road


Speed Bumps


Vehicle Ford


Entry Fee


Large Car Park


Small Car Park


Accessible Parking


Accessible Toilet


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Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Picnic Shelter


Picnic Table


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Campfire Pit


Camping Area
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Fitzgerald River National Park...
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Timber Boardwalk


Gravel Path


Sandy Trail


Rough Trail


Undefined Trail


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Bicycle Trail


Mountain Bike Trail


Historic Rail Trail


Dog Friendly


Urban Walk


Coast & Beach


Historic Lighthouse


Waterfalls & Lakes


Rainforest Walk


Goldfields & Mining


Heritage Walk


Aboriginal Art


Alpine Region


Alpine Huts


Exposed Ledges


Rock Scrambling


Steep Terrain


Bush Bashing


River Crossings


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Well Marked


Drinking Water


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Fishing Spots


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Overnight Campsites


Trail Running


Horse Riding
Hike Summary
This a moderately easy 6km walk through heathland to a hill 262 metres above sea level, offering views to Culham Inlet and the Eyre Range. Black gloved wallabies may be spotted and the wildflowers change throughout the year.
The hike is 6km return and is accessed from a four wheel drive track that is usually accessible to two wheel drives. Honeyeaters are active in the heathland shrubs and there is a grove of weeping gums leading to the summit. The walk is very exposed and is not suitable for hot weather.
About the region
Fitzgerald River National Park is one the largest and most botanically significant national parks in Australia. Within the park are found nearly 20 percent of Western Australia’s flora species, many of which occur only within its boundaries. The park features a tantalising variety of landscapes to explore from rolling plains, colourful breakaways, rugged peaks and headlands to stunning bays and inlets. During winter, southern right whales shelter close to shore with their newborn calves.
Tips
Start Point: John Forrest Road, near Hopetoun, Fitzgerald River National Park, 600km (7hr) south of Perth
End Point: John Forrest Drive, Hopetoun
Region: Fitzgerald River National Park, Golden Outback
For more information, a location map and GPS file please visit Trails WA.