Walking in the Fitz

Take a walk and talk with the DBCA Rangers and DBCA Conservationists of the Fitzgerald River NP and a member or two from the Ravensthorpe Wildflower Show.

The walk is approximately 10kms long it is a medium - hard walk along a few sandy fishing tracks until we hit the iconic Hakea Trail and head back to West Beach taking in some of the most spectacular and rugged coastline.

Further notes on the booking site: We meet at the west beach carpark in the FRNP at 7:30 for 8 am start.You will be bussed to the start point and then we will walk back to the West Beach Carpark.Allow 20 minutes from Hopetoun to reach the West Beach carpark off Cave Point Road Come prepared for all weather conditions, wear suitable clothing and footwear.Allow 4 hours however you can walk at your pace as a Tail end Charlie is always there.

This walk takes in a variety of wildflowers from different soil types and landforms. It has spectacular scenery and rugged diverse geological formations.

This is a minimum 4 - 5 HOUR walk, you will be walking in diverse terrain, along tracks, there are no toilet facilities along the track, so visit the Cave Point area facility nearby before you arrive at West Beach car park.

Come prepared for all weather.

We will meet at West Beach Carpark (in the national park) and be bused to the starting point near Hamersley Dunes access point. As the bus will be leaving directly after dropping us at the start point you will not be able to leave anything on the bus.

We will walk back to your pick up point and vehicle. 

What to bring:  Epipen if you need one and notify the leader,Lunch and snacks WaterSunscreen Insect repellant,Hat Walking sticks,Gators can be handy also 
Come prepared for all weather conditions, wear suitable clothing and footwear. Due to dieback please note all vehicles entering the park need to be free of mud. There is wash down bay in Hopetoun. 

Bring: snacks, water, sunscreen, hat, insect repellent, epipen (if you have an allergy) and your lunch if you wish and enjoy it at the end of the walk. 

Where to meet: West Beach Carpark off Cave Point Rd in the Fitzgerald River NP.

Time:  7.45 a.m. and back at approximately 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Note it is approximately a 20 minute drive from Hopetoun to the start point

All queries contact: Sue Leighton 0407 981 301