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Breakaway Walk, Dryandra Woodland Breakaway Walk, Dryandra Woodland
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Dryandra Woodland features the largest area of remnant vegetation in the western Wheatbelt and forms part of an international biodiversity ‘hotspot’ where more than 850 species of plants can be seen. With less than seven percent of this original vegetation remaining in the western Wheatbelt, Dryandra Woodland is of critical conservation importance and is a proposed national park. The woodland of wandoo, kwongan (the Aboriginal word for heath and shrublands), mallee, sheoak thickets and plantations of brown mallet is home to the numbat, Western Australia’s state fauna emblem. It is also home to other threatened and remarkable fauna such as the red-tailed phascogale, woylie, western grey kangaroo, tammar wallaby, brushtail possum and echidna as well as a diverse variety of reptiles and insects.
The trail follows an eroding escarpment and then descends to meander through various plant communities, granite outcrops and sheoak thickets, before ascending the hill. It starts from the Contine Hill picnic area.
Dryandra Country Visitor Centre (Narrogin)
(08) 9881 2064
- [email protected]
- Visit website
- Corner Park and Fairway Street, Narrogin WA 6312
Other Links
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Lions Dryandra Village
Cottage accommodation
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Barna Mia
Nocturnal animal tours
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Time / Duration
Allow 45 minutes
Length
1km return
What To Pack
Group B - Hiking & Long Distance Trails (Bushwalks and/or longer trails) required.
What To Pack
Group B - Hiking & Long Distance Trails (Bushwalks and/or longer trails)
- Sun protection: hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Insect repellent
- Plenty of drinking water (as a minimum carry and drink 1 litre of water per hour of walking, per person).
- PLB or satellite phone
- Clothing to suit the activity, environment and weather conditions.
- Map/ Compass, do not rely on your phone in remote locations.
- Snacks/ Meals to keep your energy levels up on longer walks
- Extra food and water in case of unexpected delays
- Rubbish bag to remove all your rubbish
- Reference material such as wildflower wildlife guides.
- Whistle (for emergencies, six short blasts per minute)
- Small trowel for toilet emergencies, and a few sheets of toilet paper in a small waterproof bag.
- Personal first aid kit (check that items are clean, properly sealed, have not exceeded expiry dates and that used items have been replaced).
- Torch/ Headlamp
- Binoculars and camera (optional)
Trail Start
Contine Hill picnic area, Rosedale Road, near Dryandra, 200km (2.5hours) south east of Perth
Trail End
Contine Hill picnic area, Rosedale Road, near Dryandra, 200km (2.5hours) south east of Perth
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
The nearest facilities are at Dryandra village, 30km away- Car Park
- Picnic Area
Best time of year
April- November
Trail Access
By road to Rosedale Road, off Congelin-Narrogin Road, 200km (2.5hours) south east of Perth
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