Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Rock hike. Wildflowers and bird activity make springtime the peak season for
Porongurup, but it can be visited year-round.
Spectacular coastal hghlights are walks through Walpole, Fitzgerald River and Cape Le
Grand National Parks. The Cape to Cape Track (
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) follows the coastline 135km
from Cape Naturaliste to Cape Leeuwin, taking five to seven days, and featuring wild
camp sites en route.
BEST WILDFLOWER SPOTS
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Kings Park, Perth, especially the Botanic Garden
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Fitzgerald River National Park, between Albany and Esperance
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Porongorup National Park, north of Albany
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Stirling Range National Park, also north of Albany
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Mulleaw, in the central midlands, especially at August's annual flower show
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Kalbarri National Park, on the Batavia Coast
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Wongan Hills and Morawa in the central midlands
Up North
Summer's no picnic in the sweltering, remote national parks of the north, and high season
for many bushwalkers is from April to October. The arid terrain can be treacherous, so re-
search carefully, be prepared with water and supplies, and check in with rangers before
setting out.
Kalbarri National Park showcases scenic gorges, thick bushland and rugged coastal
cliffs. The popular six-hour loop features dramatic seascapes, including spectacular
Nature's Window.
Rugged, sometimes hazardous treks can be taken into the dramatic gorges of Karijini
National Park. The walk to the Mt Bruce summit (9km, five hours) is popular with experi-
enced bushwalkers.
Visitors to the Kimberley's Purnululu National Park come to see the striped beehive-
shaped domes of the World Heritage-listed Bungle Bungles. Walks include the easy
Cathedral Gorge walk, and the more difficult overnight trek to Piccaninny Gorge. The
park is only open from April to December.
