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Conspicuous Beach to Rame Head Campsite, Walpole-Nornalup Conspicuous Beach to Rame Head Campsite, Walpole-Nornalup

  • Half day
  • 6.6 km
    • Bush Walk Class 3

      Moderate trail that may have short steep hills, rough surface, many steps or some rock hopping. Directional signage. Some bushwalking experience and moderate fitness required.

A spectacular walk along coastal cliffs with outstanding and far reaching views east and west along the south coast.  This Bibbulmun Track day walk from Conspicuous Beach to Rame Head Campsite is 6.6km return.

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This walk provides a taste of unspoiled coastline. Much of the coastline around Walpole is gorgeously rugged, but difficult to get to. Conspicuous Beach is one of the few beaches in the area accessible to two-wheel-drive vehicles. As an example of WA's wild and isolated coastal splendour it is hard to beat.

This section offers two whale watching lookouts before traversing a beach section. The track then climbs steeply to Conspicuous Cliffs for spectacular views over the Southern Ocean then descends through coastal heath. Keep an eye open for tiny wrens and other small birds en route to Rame Head camp site.

Southern Right and Humpback whales can be seen in winter and spring breaching and playing quite close to the shore. Enjoy further outstanding views towards Point Irwin and beyond from Rame Head campsite. The ascent to Rame Head campsite can be challenging.

Vehicle access- Conspicuous Beach carpark

From Walpole, head east on South Coast Hwy for 15km, turn right onto Conspicuous Beach Rd and travel 6km to carpark near beach.

Track notes

0.0   From Conspicuous Beach carpark, take the trail toward beach.

0.1   At foot of boardwalk descend steps and turn left along beach towards Conspicuous Cliff.

0.3   Turn left off beach at pine pole on edge of dunes and climb sand-blow.

0.6   In the valley between two sand ridges, head inland beyond small swampy area. Veer right and begin ascent towards Conspicuous Cliff.

1.4   The shoulder of the ridge has excellent views west along the coast. View extends as far as Nuyts Wilderness and Point Nuyts in the west and over Irwin Inlet and Quarram Beach to the east.

1.9   The sharp left-hand bend on point of sand ridge has spectacular views over Conspicuous Beach and west to Point Nuyts. The granite knob of Mt Frankland can also be seen to north. Soon pass within 50m of the crest of Conspicuous Cliff. Please keep to marked trail here.

2.0   Cross ridge with wonderful views east across Point Irwin to Point Hillier. West Cape Howe is visible on the far horizon on clear days. Back to the west, views of the Nornalup and Walpole Inlets, Mt Clare and the Walpole town site can be seen.

2.8   Skirt face of steep sand ridge with spectacular views over ocean below and east as far as West Cape Howe and Rame Head campsite in the foreground.

3.3   Turn right at T-junction and arrive at Rame Head campsite with outstanding views toward Point Irwin and beyond.

Retrace your steps to your vehicle.

This is one of many day walks possible on the Bibbulmun Track which stretches 1000km from Kalamunda on the outskirts of Perth, to the historic town of Albany on the south coast.

The Bibbulmun Track offers a wide range of experiences, from a gentle stroll to enjoy the peace and beauty of the natural environment, to an epic eight week adventure camping out at the 49 campsites and enjoying the hospitality of nine communities along the way. Those that walk every step of the way can be registered as end-to-enders.

Walpole-Nornalup Visitor Centre

(08) 9840 1111

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Time / Duration

4-5 hours return

Length

6.6km return

What To Pack

Group B - Hiking & Long Distance Trails (Bushwalks and/or longer trails) required.

Trail Start

Conspicuous Beach car park near Nornalup, 433km (5 hours) south of Perth

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Trail End

Rame Head Campsite

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Bush Walk

Class 3

Moderate trail that may have short steep hills, rough surface, many steps or some rock hopping. Directional signage. Some bushwalking experience and moderate fitness required.

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Facilities

Toilets and a small gazebo are located at Conspicuous Beach car park. Another toilet as well as a water tank are located at Rame Head campsite.
  • Camping
  • Lookouts
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Sheltered Area
  • View Platform
  • Water Access Points

Best time of year

April to December

Trail Access

Road 2WD

Prohibited Items

No pets or bikes
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2 trail goers have rated Conspicuous Beach to Rame Head Campsite, Walpole-Nornalup as 4.5 out of 5!

We love to hear from people who've been on our Western Australian trails, so it would be most appreciated it if you wanted to leave a review.

Chelle Fisher

Reviewed 27 Jul 2022, 6:05pm

I absolutely love coastal walks and was thrilled to finally get up to the Conspicuous Cliffs lookout. I actually did this section as part of the Bibbulmun Track & began at Ficifolio rd and walked all the way to Peaceful Bay.
Fayley Arthur

Reviewed 4 Apr 2020, 3:26pm

The walk along the ridge line of the dunes before you get to Conspicuous beach has an amazing \u201cno one else gets to see this\u201d kind of feel, because it's such a different perspective from what you see in your car. After the stairs at Conspicuous beach there is a small beach walk until your back in the dunes then along the cliff top. The views are seriously breathtaking. We went in springtime. If you have the time, extend this walk by starting at the Valley of the Giants carpark and walk through the tingle forest, then jarrah, karri, farmland, sea dunes, and finally clifftop - a bit of everything! We were blessed as the dunes were a sea of flowering shrubs when we went in September.

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