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Trail closure between Devlin Pool Rd and Bootenal Springs, please avoid this section while the closure is in place.

Greenough River Nature Trail

Walking past pastures +3 Gallery
Gravel, Rail Trail
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Trail difficulty
Moderate
Trail difficulty

Easy trail with modified or hardened surface, and gentle hills or occasional steps. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required. May be suitable for assisted wheelchair users (if ramps are provided at steps).

Trail difficulty

Recommended for beginner riders with basic mountain bike skills. Typically flowing, open trails on firm terrain with gentle gradients. Surface may be uneven, loose or muddy at times. Riders may encounter small rollable obstacles and technical trail features.

  • Length 17km
  • Est. time Full day
  • Dog friendly
  • Circuit / loop
Today

15°C

27°

15°

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The Greenough River meets the sea (often blocked by a sandbar) at Cape Burney, 10km south of Geraldton. The river meanders through a mix of rich wheatfarms, remnant bushland, coastal vegetation and dunes. This day walk includes all this variety, plus numerous wildflowers in spring. The varied habitats ensure there is a wide variety of birds about. The dune and riverbank areas are havens for small birds such as wrens and honeyeaters. Pelicans, egrets, ducks and cormerants are often seen feeding in the river and estuary areas.

The walk from the mouth of the River to Rudd's Gully is about three and a half kilometres.If you fancy a dip in the river after your long walk, Devlin Pool is just a short walk past the gully. 

If doing the whole loop, allow plenty of time for its 17km length. Spring is a good time to do this walk. In summer wear a hat, lots of water, your bathers and a picnic.

Geraldton Visitor Centre

(08) 9956 6670

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Time / Duration

3 to 6 hours

Length

17km loop

Trail Access

2WD to Cape Burney, Geraldton, 400km from Perth

Trail Start

Greenough River carpark. 393km (4 hours) north of Perth. 23km south of Geraldton

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Trail End

When to go

May to November

What’s the weather like?

Bush Walk

Class 2

Easy trail with modified or hardened surface, and gentle hills or occasional steps. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required. May be suitable for assisted wheelchair users (if ramps are provided at steps).

Mountain Bike

Easy

Recommended for beginner riders with basic mountain bike skills. Typically flowing, open trails on firm terrain with gentle gradients. Surface may be uneven, loose or muddy at times. Riders may encounter small rollable obstacles and technical trail features.

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Facilities

Caravan Park at Greenough River

  • Cafe
  • Camping
  • Car Park
  • Dog Friendly
  • Lookouts
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shaded Area
  • View Platform
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Today May 17, 7:43am

15°C

Feels like 13°C

Max 27°

Min 15°

Precipitation: 0%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 5.94km/h S

8-day forecast

Sun

27°

15°

Mon

28°

17°

Tue

28°

18°

Wed

29°

18°

Thu

19°

16°

Fri

24°

15°

Sat

24°

17°

Sun

24°

17°

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Twiddle sticks

Reviewed 18 Aug 2019, 2:20pm

Surprised anyone would dare call this an official trail. Only rode part of it but it's just a combination of 4wd tracks used by locals to access the riverside. Trail is mostly packed sand with moments of mud, limestone and soft sand. Gave up and turned around after about 4km, when I was sufficiently disgusted and convinced that it was not going to improve. The rivermouth / ocean front is worth visiting tho, and they're both accessible by car.
Joanne Page

Reviewed 21 Oct 2018, 8:07am

Going clockwise from the Cape Burney, the walk is well maintained, with lookouts and several seats placed evenly along the trail up to Devlin Pool road south entrance. After that there is no seating and you start to see farmland on your left. Once you cross the river and start the return there are some short sandy sections. Overall, a good trail, took me 3 hours 45 minutes with only a few quick stops for photos. Was getting a bit bored on the last hour though. Saw some pelicans, ducks, sandpiper, ibis, rabbits and a lizard.

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