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Mount Hassell
2.9 km return
1 h 30 min to 3 h
Mount Hassell
2.9 km
Return

Walk
1 h 30 min to 3 h

Starting from the Mount Hassell car park off Stirling Range Drive, Stirling Range National Park, this walk takes you to the summit of Mount Hassell and back. Prepare for an amazing range of colours in the wildflower season. The track to the summit has steps that begin moderate, leaving their place for steep scree sections later on. Many rocky platforms are located on or near the trail, where walkers can take a break and enjoy the views. As you come closer to a ridge, the track gets steeper. You'll then cross a saddle through some thick bush. The final scramble up the small section of rock that forms the summit is easier than it looks from below, though extra care should be taken when the rocks are wet and slippery. After negotiating the rock face, walkers are rewarded with a close-up view of Toolbrunup and sweeping views of the remainder of the national park. The trail is well marked and easy to navigate, with some steep climbs and moderately difficult scrambling. Wear sturdy footwear and weatherproof clothing, and carry plenty of drinking water. There may be sudden temperature changes that can lead to rain or even hail, so come prepared. The upper parts of this track should not be walked under bad weather conditions. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Views

Environment
Natural

Transport options
To start
Car


Yaberoo Budjara Heritage Trail
31.5 km oneway
8 h to 14 h
Yaberoo Budjara Heritage Trail
31.5 km
Oneway

Walk
8 h to 14 h

Mtb

Run
3 h 15 min to 6 h 30 min

Starting from the Neil Hawkins Park Car Park, the Yaberoo Budjara Heritage Trail traces the historical movements of Yellagonga and his people between Lake Joondalup and Yanchep. It can be completed in one go or in sections. Spanning from Neil Hawkins Park in the south to Yanchep National Park in the north, the trail navigates diverse landscapes, including tuart and banksia woodland, coastal heath, and former wetlands. Yellagonga, a prominent figure among the Aborigines, led a tribe spanning from the Moore River to the Swan River. Utilizing a chain of wetlands, they migrated inland during winter and returned to lakeshores in summer. This ancient route later served as a stock route for Europeans. "Yaberoo Budjara" translates to "the land of the people north of Perth." The trail surface now comprises upgraded crushed limestone, marked by red symbols depicting grass trees. Lake Joondalup, renowned as "the lake that glistens," served as a vital camping and hunting ground for indigenous communities. On the eastern side, paperbark and shoreline vegetation dominate, while tuart, marri, and parrot bush thrive on the western side. Transitioning into Neerabup National Park, the trail offers panoramic views of the Indian Ocean atop the ridge. Meandering through jarrah and sheoak woodlands, the trail then transitions to coastal limestone heath, offering expansive 360-degree vistas from the limestone ridge. Approaching Wanneroo Road, the landscape bears the scars of fire and invasive weeds. The trail skirts Pipidinny Swamp before entering Yanchep National Park, where a majestic grove of tuart trees graces the western expanse. Within Yanchep National Park, the trail meanders near Loch McNess, a historic meeting and ritual site. Let us begin by acknowledging the Wajuk people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. 

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Cafe
Heritage
Views

Environment
Natural
Rural

Transport options
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Car

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Car


Mandu Mandu Gorge Loop
7.9 km circuit
45 min to 1 h 30 min
Mandu Mandu Gorge Loop
7.9 km
Circuit

Walk
45 min to 1 h 30 min

Starting from the car park at the end of Mandu Mandu Gorge Access Road, Cape Range National Park, this walk takes you on a circuit around Mandu Mandu Gorge via the Mandu Mandu Gorge Track. The first few hundred metres are over karst limestone and hard-packed sand before descending slightly into the dry gorge riverbed of loose water-smoothed rocks. Try to lift your head up every once in a while and take in the stunning red cliffs on both sides of the track. Look carefully and you may see rare black-footed rock wallabies in shady areas of the gorge walls. Animals tend to get out and about when it's relatively cool, so early mornings and late afternoons are your best bet for observing them. After a while, the trail rises steeply out of the gorge onto the plateau, offering stunning panoramic views towards the ocean. The trail then descends fairly steeply along the northern ridge of the gorge, eventually leading back to the car park. It is well marked with white posts and stone cairns along the way. The trail is steep in sections, so a reasonable level of fitness is required. Beware of loose rocks and unstable surfaces, and be careful with foot placement to avoid sprains. Take care at the top of the gorge as there are strong wind gusts. The water is not permanent, there aren't any facilities present, and the place is quite exposed. Be sure to bring plenty of water and wear sturdy walking shoes. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Views

Environment
Natural

Transport options
To start
Car




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