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Albany Wind Farm to Mutton Bird Island Albany Wind Farm to Mutton Bird Island

Bush Walk  in South West

  • Full day
  • 13.5 km
    • Bush Walk Class 2

      Easy trail with modified or hardened surface, and gentle hills or occasional steps. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required. May be suitable for assisted wheelchair users (if ramps are provided at steps).

This Bibbulmun Track day walk from the Albany wind farm to Mutton Bird car park is 13.5 one way or 27 km return. This route offers different options to experience breathtaking coastal views, spectacular carpets of wildflower heathlands and the majestic site of the Albany wind farm.

The wind farm is a popular tourist attraction.
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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.

This route offers various options to experience breathtaking coastal views, spectacular carpets of wildflower heathlands and the majestic site of the Albany wind farm.   

This hike can be done as a one way hike at 13.5 kilometres. You will require a vehicle at either end to complete this walk, or arrange for a pick up from Mutton Bird car park.There is no public transport to either Sandpatch or Mutton Bird Island.

Or you can follow the route on the map and hike out and back. Sandpatch campsite is 3km from the wind farm and provides a great place for morning tea or lunch before returning to your car. 

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.

Bibbulmun Track Foundation

(08) 9481 0551

Albany Visitor Centre

(08) 6820 3700

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Here is everything you need to know before visiting this trail.

Time / Duration

5-6 hours

Length

13.5km one way

Trail Start

Albany wind farm which is 12km from Albany which is 428 km (4 hours 43 min) SE of Perth

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Trail End

Mutton Bird car park

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Bush Walk

Class 2

Easy trail with modified or hardened surface, and gentle hills or occasional steps. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required. May be suitable for assisted wheelchair users (if ramps are provided at steps).

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Facilities

There's a toilet at the wind farm. The shelter and long drop toilet are at Sandpatch campsite . Viewing platforms at windfarm and to look out to Mutton Bird Island.
  • Camping
  • Lookouts
  • Public Toilet
  • Sheltered Area
  • View Platform

Best time of year

April to December

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Trail Access

Air, road and bus to Albany.

Prohibited Items

No pets or bikes
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1 trail goers have rated Albany Wind Farm to Mutton Bird Island as 4 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 1 Jun 2022, 7:07pm

Love walking coastal trails. The views of the Wind Farm are just beautiful.

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