Granite Gardens Walk, Kwolyin

Overview

A short walk over the granite outcrop of Coarin Rock.  It is mostly easy walking except for the intermittent steeper sections.
Also check out the Railway walk and Cathedral Rocks walk nearby.

Map of trails

Map of trail

Photo Credit: Pam Riordan

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About the Trail

This one kilometre loop walk over Coarin Rock takes in a magic granite garden area and waterfall in the wet season. 

Kwolyin is about 200km (2.5 hours) via York. It's about 100km east of York and 40km west of Bruce Rock.  While you are in the area check out the Granite Way.  The wheatbelt's newest self-drive trail.  The 60km trail takes visitors on a journey to some of the most amazing and iconic granite rocks in the Wheatbelt, spectacular nature reserves and farming vistas.

Need to Know

  • Time

    Up to one hour

  • Distance

    1.2km return Length is 1.2km (Loop).

  • Trail Start (Loop)

    Coarin Rock, Kwolyn Campground, 200km east of Perth (2.5hours) along Quairading-Bruce Rock Road.

  • Degree of Difficulty

    Easy - Suits majority of fitness and experience levels.
    Bush Walk: Grade 2 - No bushwalking experience required. The track is a hardened or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps. Walks no greater than 10km. Suitable for families with young children.

  • What to Pack?

    Group A (Urban trails or short trails near facilities) required.

    • Full large water bottle per person.
    • Sturdy shoes
    • Sun hat or bike helmet (compulsory in WA)
    • Sunglasses, sunscreen (30+) and insect repellant
    • Clothes to suit the activity and potential weather conditions
    • Binoculars and camera (optional)

  • Best Time of the Year

    May-November

  • Facilities

    Free camping area at Coarin Rock, with camp kitchen and toilet facilities. There is an excellent display board identifying flowers.

    • BBQ Facilities
    • Camping
    • Car Park
    • Coach Parking
    • Dog Friendly
    • Picnic Area
    • Public Toilet
    • Shaded Area
    • Sheltered Area
    • Toilet Facilities for Disabled

  • Access to the Trail

    Road 2WD

  • Trail Contact

    Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Parks and Wildlife Service
    Telephone: (08) 9041 6000
    Web: http://exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au
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