Start | (-33.9339682,115.0686162) |
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Directions | From Bussell Highway
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After another 225 m find the "Old Chimney - Wahrncliffe Mill" (40 m on your left).
A short detour leads to an old chimney along the trail. The chimney was part of Keenan's No.1 Mill, the first pine sawmill in Margaret River. It was being used till a new mill was constructed nearby in 1697. The round chimney is all that is left from the former mill. It still looks pretty sturdy for its age, although nature is slowly starting to claim it through little saplings growing out of the mortar.
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The starting point of an alternate access track. An alternate access point from/to Bussell Highway. Details below.
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After another 115 m (from the Chimney Trail) continue straight, to head along Chimney Trail (a walking track).
After another 360 m find the "Wharncliffe Mill Bush Retreat" (45 m on your left).
RAC Margaret River Nature Park is enriched with history, being home to the Wharncliffe Saw Mill that was constructed in 1967. This mill has excellent amenities, yet still has a natural vibe to it due to its surroundings. There is a cafe, kiosk, free Wi-Fi, hot showers, flushing toilets, kitchens and campfire pits present.
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Class 3/6 Moderate track |
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Length | 2.8 km |
Time | 45 min to 1 h |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) |
Gradient | Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6) |
Signage | Directional signs along the way (3/6) |
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Experience Required | No experience required (2/6) |
Weather | Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6) |