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Gairdner Trail, Lesueur NP

Bush Walk
Trail difficulty
Moderate
Trail difficulty

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.

  • Length 1.8km
  • Est. time Less than 1 hour
  • Circuit / loop
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This is a relatively easy trail, mostly single track, firm sand or gravel, with a short sealed section to the Iain Wilson Lookout and a section of wide fire trail at the other northern end. The first 230m to the Iain Wilson Lookout is sealed and suitable for prams and wheel chairs with assistance, due to the incline.
 
There are stunning views across to Mt Lesueur, Mt Michaud, down into the gully, out to the ocean and across the park. You can see for miles due to the low heathlands. You will see occasional stands of Wandoo and plenty of birdlife enjoying their space.

If you are feeling energetic you can combine this walk with the Lesueur Trail, a distance of 5.3km.


 

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Time / Duration

Allow 1 hour

Length

1.8 km loop

Fees

National Park fees

Trail Access

Lesueur National Park, 245km north of Perth.

Trail Start

Drummonds recreation area on Lesueur Drive, Lesueur National Park, 245km north of Perth.

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Trail End

When to go

August to October for the wildflowers, but any time in the cooler months of April to November

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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.

What To Pack

Prohibited items

No pets. No fires.

Facilities

Wheelchair accessible for the first 230m to the Iain Wilson Lookout.

  • Car Park
  • Lookouts
  • Public Toilet
  • All accessible parking
  • Picnic Area
  • All accessible toilet facilities
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Today Apr 11, 12:44am

28°C

Feels like 27°C

Max 35°

Min 25°

Precipitation: 86%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 3.04km/h SW

8-day forecast

Sat

35°

25°

Sun

34°

24°

Mon

34°

26°

Tue

34°

28°

Wed

33°

27°

Thu

34°

26°

Fri

33°

25°

Sat

31°

22°

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3 trail goers have rated this trail 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.

Lisa Godeby

Reviewed 16 Sep 2023, 7:32am

Just did this loop yesterday and the wildflowers were everywhere! Such an incredible diversity of flowers in one place. After the initial paved section the trail is mostly single file, sandy and gravelly. Gently sloping, meandering, but easily walkable. Wonderful views all around. Highly recommended for this time of year.
Chelle Fisher

Reviewed 11 Sep 2022, 9:36am

Nice family friendly trail, great for those who struggle with accessibility
Kim Fawcett

Reviewed 20 Jul 2022, 3:41pm

This is a great shorter walk for those who can't or don't want to tackle the longer walks at Lesueur NP. It also provides an extension to the Lesueur Trail for those wanting a longer hike. There is some amazing scenery along the trail and there are wildflowers nearly all year around. The best of the wildflowers are in August and September.

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