Dick Lofthouse Rotary Walk, Harvey
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Trail Start
Get directionsHarvey Dam carpark, 140km (1 hour 40 mins) south of Perth. 3 km east of Harvey on Weir Road.
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Learn moreAbout Dick Lofthouse Rotary Walk, Harvey
The 1.9km walk starts at the car park in the picnic area below the Harvey Dam. Climbing up to the top of the dam, across the dam wall and down the other side to where you started. Not suitable for young children or people with mobility issues.
In the 1980s a group of Harvey Rotarians, led by Mr Dick Lofthouse created a bush walk near the Harvey Dam. Dick maintained the original trail until it became part of the new Harvey Dam development. In recognition of the work and foresight of Dick and fellow Rotarians, a new walk was created including the beautiful timber boardwalk across Gibbs Pool.
The trail is easily located at the end of the carpark, below the toilets in the Harvey Dam picnic area. The first section including the boardwalk is suitable for people in wheel chairs, using mobility aids and prams.
The native gardens in the picnic area are immaculately maintained and quite spectacular in spring when the wildflowers fill the area with colourful blooms.
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Time / Duration
Length
1.9km loop
What To Pack
Group A (Urban trails or short trails near facilities) required.
What To Pack
Group A (Urban trails or short trails near facilities)
- Full large water bottle per person.
- Sun hat or bike helmet (compulsory in WA).
- Sunglasses, sunscreen (30+) and insect repellant.
- Clothes to suit the activity and potential weather conditions (See suggestions below).
- Binoculars and camera (optional).
Trail Start
Harvey Dam carpark, 140km (1 hour 40 mins) south of Perth. 3 km east of Harvey on Weir Road.
Trail End
Bush Walk
Grade 2
No bushwalking experience required. The track is a hardened or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps. Walks no greater than 10km. Suitable for families with young children.
Difficulty Notes
Most of the trail is quite easy, but there are some steep metal steps going up the dam wall that are not suited to young children and individuals with mobility problems. They may also prove challenging to people afraid of heights.
Hazards & Warnings
Take care with children near the metal steps going up the dam wall.Facilities
The picnic area and parts of the trail are accessible for people using a wheelchair or mobility aid.- BBQ Facilities
- Car Park
- Child Activities
- Lookouts
- Parking for Disabled
- Picnic Area
- Public Toilet
- Shaded Area
- Sheltered Area
- Toilet Facilities for Disabled
- View Platform
Best time of year
Any time
Fees
No fees apply
Trail Access
Road 2WD
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The views
From the top of Harvey Dam you can see right out over the picnic area and to the coast in the distance
Dick Lofthouse Rotary Walk
The first section of the trail, including the boardwalk is accessible to people using wheel chairs, mobility aids and prams
Dick Lofthouse Rotary Walk
Dick Lofthouse Rotary Walk
The boardwalk crosses the old Gibbs Pool Weir
Steps up the Dam Wall
The steep metal steps up to the top of the dam wall may not be suitable for young children
Picnic area
The picnic area below the Harvey Dam includes seating, shelter, toilets and water fountains
Harvey Dam
Harvey Dam at the end of winter when the water level is quite high. Sometimes at the end of a dry summer the old Harvey Weir is visible above the water
The path
The path is sealed with a decent slope as it winds its way to the top of the dam wall
A space to rest and take it all in
There are several spots along the walk where seating is providedView 9 Photos of Dick Lofthouse Rotary Walk, Harvey
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