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Gathercole Reserve Walk Trail, Wongan Hills Gathercole Reserve Walk Trail, Wongan Hills

Bush Walk  in Golden Outback

  • 1-3 hours
  • 3.1 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.

Gathercole Reserve Walk Trail is a moderately easy, 3.1 kilometre trail through the Gathercole Reserve and over a large granite outcrop, near the wheatbelt town of Wongan Hills. The trail is clearly marked with a variety of natural surfaces and some short steep sections.

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Unlike other granite outcrops that are largely devoid of vegetation, Gathercole Reserve is covered with a huge variety of vegetation. The trail winds its way past fringing woodlands and huge granite boulders sculpted by wind and water, along narrow paths and over the top of the rock with sweeping views of the farmalnd below. 

Take time to read the numerous interpretive panels with some fascinating information about the plant and animal life along the trail, as well as the geology of the surrounding area.

Wongan Hills Tourism Group

08 96711973

Wongan Hills Visitor Centre

(08) 9671 1973

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Be trail ready for Gathercole Reserve Walk Trail, Wongan Hills

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Time / Duration

Allow one hour

Length

3.1 km loop

What To Pack

Group B - Hiking & Long Distance Trails (Bushwalks and/or longer trails) required.

Trail Start

The trail starts from the Gathercole Reserve car park on Moonijin W Road, 10km south east of Wongan Hills

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Trail End

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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Hazards & Warnings

Avoid during hot weather and in the rain

Facilities

  • Car Park
  • Picnic Area

Best time of year

All year round, July to October for wildflowers

Fees

No fees apply

Trail Access

By road, 2WD from Wongan Hills, 2 hours drive north east of Perth

Prohibited Items

No Dogs allowed
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1 trail goers have rated Gathercole Reserve Walk Trail, Wongan Hills as 5 out of 5!

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Steve Lofthouse

Reviewed 21 Jul 2022, 2:59pm

Trail is well marked with lots of animals and flowers to be seen (if you're timing is lucky).

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