CAPE ARID NATIONAL PARK

 

Approximately 120 kms to the east of Esperance by good road is the Cape Arid National Park featuring magnificent granite headlands, crystal clear waters and sparkling white sands.

 

Two camping areas at Thomas River and Seal Creek. Limited facilities. Gravel roads, pit toilets, barbecues. No power or water.

 

Walks:

 

Len Otte Nature Trail - 1km return, 1 hr. Features views over the Park and a close look at the varied plant and animal life of the area. Pick up a brochure from the box at the start of the trail.

 

Tagon Coastal Walk - 7km return, 4hr. Features views over the wild coastline. In Winter, you may be lucky enough to spot one of the Southern Right Whales, which often come close in shore in the bays.

 

Boolenup Walk - 4km return, 2 hr. An easy walk to brackish Lake Boolenup. The trail goes from the carpark off Tagon Road through Banksia, Eucalypt, Paperbark swamp, and Coastal Heath. Bird life is prolific.

 

Mt Ragged Walk - 3km return, 3 hr. A stiff walk to the top of Tower Peak (585m). Mt Ragged is a steep sided pre-cambrian ridge surrounded at about one third height by a wave cut platform.

 

Location:

via Fisheries Road
Esperance
Western Australia
Australia

 

Images by Tourism WA