This walk is a short but steep climb to the top of the spectacular Sixty Foot Falls, affoRoading magnificent views of the City and the valley along the way, before descending past the old Barrington Quarry where old workings provide a window into the geology of the area.
The Ellis Brook Valley in Banyowla Regional Park is a beautiful place just on the edge of the city and on the Darling Scarp. There are four walk trails catering for every fitness level. Sixty Foot Falls is the haRoadest walk trail and rewaRoads the walker with spectacular views of the city. The waterfall flow depends on the rainfall during winter months. It can range from water pumping over the edge, plunging into the pool below, a trickle or nothing at all. There are lovely wildflowers in the Spring months of September and October.
Start Point: Ellis Brook Valley Reserve in Banyowla Regional Park. At the end of Rushton Road, Martin (one hour from Perth)
End Point: Ellis Brook Valley Reserve in Banyowla Regional Park. At the end of Rushton Road, Martin (one hour from Perth)
Region: Ellis Brook Valley, Perth
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Grade 4 (Hard) -
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About the region
Ellis Brook Valley, located on Rushton Road in the suburb of Martin, is recognised as the richest wild flower location in the Perth Metropolitan Area. It has over 500 species of wild flowers in a beautiful hidden valley only minutes from Gosnells Town Centre and only a 35 minute drive from Perth.
It is a rich breeding site and home for many native and visiting birds, including cockatoos, parrots, pardalotes, splendid fairy wrens and wedge-tailed eagles, just some of the over 116 species of birds at the site. It is also home to our furry residents including kangaroos, echidnas, possums, bats and other native wildlife.
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