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Learn moreThis section of the Cape to Cape Track runs between Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse and Sugarloaf Rock. The path is levelled and bituminised providing walkers of all abilities the opportunity to experience the extraordinary coastal views. It also incorporates more than 1km of timber boardwalk and bench seating at multiple points.
It is suitable for people in wheelchairs, being graded 1 in 12. It can be accessed by road at either end, with accessible parking bays available at both carparks.
Other trails from the lighthouse include:
Whale Trail
Distance: 2.2km (return) Class: 2
Lighthouse Loop
Distance: 2.2km (loop) Class: 2
Shelley Cove Loop
Distance: 3.1km (loop) Class: 3
Cape Naturaliste Loop
Distance 3.4km (loop) Class: 3
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1.5 hours
3.4km one way
Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse, end of Cape Naturaliste Road, 263km (3 hours) south of Perth
Class 1
All abilities access, flat, even, hardened surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for unassisted wheelchair users and prams. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required.
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Group B - Hiking & Long Distance Trails (Bushwalks and/or longer trails)
Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse has a gift shop with snacks and drinks. Access to the lighthouse grounds requires an entry fee, and guided tours of the lighthouse are available hourly. A museum is located in one of the original lighthouse keeper’s cottages.
May to November
By vehicle, at the end of Cape Naturaliste Road, near Dunsborough, 263km (3 hours) south of Perth.
No pets or bikes permitted
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