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Cliff Top Walk, D'Entrecasteaux NP Cliff Top Walk, D'Entrecasteaux NP

  • 1-3 hours
  • 2.6 km
    • 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.

The Cliff Top Walk is a 2.6 kilometre return trail in D'Entrecasteaux National Park. This walk offers tremendous views over the rocky cliffs of the Great Southern Ocean with Tookulup and Point D'Entrecasteaux lookouts at either end. 

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The Cliff Top Walk takes walkers on a return trail from Point D'Entrecasteaux to Tookulup. A winding route away from the car park allows visitors to experience uninterrupted views of the sheer cliffs and limestone drops into the vast Southern Ocean. Several information boards are in place detailing the heritage of D'Entrecasteaux National Park and surrounding areas rich with Bibbulman and Minang people historical sites. 

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Time / Duration

1.5 hour return

Length

2.6km return

What To Pack

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

Trail Start

2WD access to trail from D'Entrecasteaux Drive southern carpark

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Trail End

Tookulp Lookout, D'Entrecasteaux Drive northern carpark

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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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Safety

D’Entrecasteaux National Park is a remote area and visitors should come prepared.

Coastal risks include king waves, tidal surges and cliff collapses. Lives have been lost along this coast so please take care in and around the water.

Mobile phone communication in the park is generally poor and should not be relied upon. Be aware that you need mobile coverage to contact emergency services on 000. Ensure you monitor mobile phone signal while in the park and seek high points in the landscape to aid communication.

Facilities

Wheelchair access limited to the Pupalong Loop Walk and lookout section.

  • Car Park
  • Coach Parking
  • Lookouts
  • All accessible parking
  • View Platform
  • Camping

Best time of year

March to November

Fees

National Park fees

Trail Access

Approximately 4.5 hour drive from Perth, 20 minute drive from Northcliffe 2WD

Prohibited Items

No pets

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