Length: 2km
Duration: 0.75hrs
Grade: 3
Style: Return
Start: Yardie Creek Car Park
End: Yardie Creek Car Park

Location: Cape Range National Park
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Distance from CBD: 1300km
State: WA
Latitude: -22.32315
Longitude: 113.812417

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Yardie Creek Walk Trail is a 2km, grade 3 return hike, located in Cape Range National Park, Western Australia. The hike should take approximately 0.75hrs to complete.

Hike Summary

Yardie Creek Walk Trail is a two kilometre walk overlooking the ancient Yardie Creek gorge. With amazing views of red limestone cliff faces and the opportunity to see a wonderful array of Birds and wildlife, including the rare black-footed wallaby, euros and red kangaroos. From the top, the views into the creek and out to the Ningaloo Reef are purely spectacular.

A 500 metre (½ hour return) walk meanders above the gorge's vertical red rock walls, overlooking Yardie Creek. It is initially an easy walk but becomes more difficult as you ascend the range. If you wish to add a further 1.5 kilometres (1½ hours return) to this walk, follow the track that leads from the end of the Yardie Creek Walk. The Yardie Creek walk trail is located in the spectacular Yardie Creek gorge, one hour's drive from Exmouth, Western Australia. Starting at river level the trail slowly climbs up the red rock cliffs of the gorge, becoming more difficult as you ascend the Range; however the views into the gorge are well worth the effort. Centuries of erosion have formed a spectacular multi-coloured gorge. Hidden within the safety of the gorge walls is a colony of black-footed rock wallabies. These timid creatures seek shelter on ledges along the gorge walls resting during daylight hours,coming out to feed in the cool of the night. Yardie is the only gorge in the area with permanent water however this is salt water fed from the ocean. This interesting ecosystem has mangrove areas that provide roosting sites for many Bird species while the sheltered waters are a sanctuary for many marine animals. The beginnings of the gorge are deep in the limestone range. Milyering, the National Park Visitor Centre features interpretive displays, audio-visual facilities and a library containing a wealth of information on the National and Marine Parks to help visitors appreciate the natural environment. National Park rangers are on site to assist with enquiries. The Department of Parks and Wildlife runs a daily gorge tour called Yardie Creek Gorge Tours. The tour takes 1 hour and is recommended tour. The times vary due to the tides.

About the region

Located adjacent to Ningaloo Marine Park, Cape Range National Park boasts spectacular rocky gorges carved by ancient rivers that adjoin one of the most pristine and beautiful coastlines in the world. A highlight to any Cape Range experience is a trip to Yardie Creek, which flows between sheer cliffs. Guided boat tours are available for visitors to enjoy the tranquillity of the gorge and view the wildlife in its natural setting.

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Start Point: Yardie Creek Car Park, Cape Range National Park, 90km (1 hour) drive from Exmouth on a sealed road, which is 1300km (16.5 hours) north of Perth

End Point: Yardie Creek Car Park, Cape Range National Park, 90km (1 hour) drive from Exmouth on a sealed road, which is 1300km (16.5 hours) north of Perth

Region: Cape Range National Park, Coral Coast

For more information, a location map and GPS file please visit Trails WA.