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Red Bluff to Beach Trail, Kalbarri

Gaba Gaba Yina, Nanda Country

Kalbarri’s Gaba Gaba Yina Trail, also known as the Red Bluff to Beach Trail, is a 1.4km return or 700m one-way walk between the Red Bluff headland lookout and the beach below. 

Part of Kalbarri National Park network

Urban Walk
Trail difficulty
Easy
Trail difficulty

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.

  • Length 1.4km
  • Est. time Less than 1 hour
  • Return
Today

17°C

27°

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Part of Kalbarri National Park network

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Kalbarri’s Gaba Gaba Yina Trail, also known as the Red Bluff to Beach Trail, is a 1.4km return or 700m one-way walk between the Red Bluff headland lookout and the beach below.

This trail provides opportunity ponder the lives of the Nanda people as you explore this section of coastline. The name, Gaba Gaba Yina originates from the Nanda language, it is a steep trail taking you to a spectacular lookout perched high above the beach where you can enjoy outstanding views of Red Bluff Beach, Jakes Point, the mouth of the Murchison River and Meanarra Hill. Return to the beach using the same trail. 

Geraldton Parks and Wildlife Office

(08) 9964 0901

Kalbarri Visitor Centre

(08) 9937 1104

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Statistics - Flora and Fauna

100+
Bird species
900+
Plant species

Kalbarri National Park’s coastline features dramatic Tumblagooda sandstone cliffs plunging into the Indian Ocean. The coastal heathlands and rugged cliff tops of the park boast an astonishing level of biodiversity. From July to October, the area erupts in vibrant color, with several hundred recorded native species. Prominent blooms include the iconic Kalbarri Catspaw, pink pokers, feather flowers, banksias, grevilleas, and various endemic orchids (such as the Kalbarri Spider and Cowslip orchids). You'll also spot coastal ray flower, purple thryptomene, and wooly orange banksia dotting the sandy plains. 

The coastline and surrounding waters are a haven for both marine life and coastal birds. During the migrating season (June to November), humpback whales and southern right whales can be frequently spotted from the coastal cliff lookouts. Bottlenose dolphins and Australian sea lions also inhabit the local waters. Keep an eye out for wedge-tailed eagles, ospreys, and sea eagles soaring the coastal thermals. The unique black-flanked rock-wallaby, western grey kangaroos, and echidnas can occasionally be seen near coastal paths like the Bigurda Trail.

Keep an eye out for these species:

Humpback Whale

Megaptera novaeangliae

Animalia: Mammalia

Conservation status: Conservation Dependent

Nankeen Kestrel

Falco (Tinnunculus) cenchroides

Animalia: Aves

Bynoe's Gecko

Heteronotia binoei

Animalia: Reptilia

Calytrix brevifolia

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Melaleuca megacephala

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Calothamnus quadrifidus subsp. homalophyllus

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Coast Banksia

Banksia attenuata

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Prickly Plume Grevillea

Grevillea annulifera

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Catspaw

Anigozanthos humilis subsp. humilis

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Limestone Ridge Spider-orchid

Caladenia bicalliata subsp. bicalliata

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Wild Rose

Diplolaena grandiflora

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Spiked Featherflower

Verticordia spicata

Plantae: Equisetopsida

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Time / Duration

0-30mins

Length

1.4km return

Trail Access

Access is via Red Bluff Beach - 5km South of Kalbarri townsite.

Trail Start

Red Bluff Lookout

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Trail End

Red Bluff Beach

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When to go

July to October for wildflowers

What’s the weather like?

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

  • Car Park
  • Lookouts
  • All accessible parking
  • View Platform
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Trail information updated
25th September 2026

Today Oct 09, 12:35am

17°C

Feels like 17°C

Max 27°

Min 15°

Precipitation: 0%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 6.04km/h SW

8-day forecast

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27°

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Sat

28°

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Sun

27°

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Mon

30°

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Tue

28°

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29°

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Thu

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Fri

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Greg Harewood

Reviewed 16 Jun 2026, 3:34pm

Short, easy hike for alternative access to Red Bluff lookout.

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