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Hakea Walk Trail, East Fitzgerald NP

Part of Fitzgerald River National Park network

Rock on ascent towards West Beach Headland +3 Gallery
Bush Walk
Trail difficulty
This track offers easy to difficult walking depending on which sections are walked.
Trail difficulty

Difficult trail with rough surface that may have very steep hills or extensive rock hopping. Directional signage may be limited. Bushwalking experience, navigation and emergency first aid skills, and good fitness required.

  • Length 23km
  • Est. time Multiple day
  • Return
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Part of Fitzgerald River National Park network

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Cave Point to West Beach Headland 3.3km 1 hour

A short beach walk followed by an ascent through heathland to woodland, culminating in a viewpoint with a seat.

West Beach Headland to Hamersley Inlet 8.1km  3-4 hours

The trail leads to Nature's Rockery lookout from where there are 360 degree views of the central peaks and western coastline. It continues to Edward's Point Steps. After descending these steps, the trail continues around to a rocky beach and headland. Once this headland is rounded you then walk along Hamersley Beach. Beware four wheel drive vehicles. Also take care if the tide is high.

At the end of the beach there is a pole indicating the Hamesley Inlet Link Trail. This 1.5km trail will take you to the car park and picnic area at Hamersley Inlet.

Hamersley Inlet to Tamala Karst Lookout 3.5km 1 hour

Suited to an easy return trip this section takes in the sheltered woodlands of the link trail, some beach walking and then the creamy cliffs of the Tamala Karst formation. Good views from the lookout.

Tamala Karst Lookout to Whalebone Creek Campground 5.3km 2 hours

Melaleuca woodland, inland and cliff top walking make this section varied and spectacular.

Whalebone Creek Campground to Quoin Head 6.2km 2-3 hours

Spectacular coastal and inland views. The trail ends at the Quoin Head four wheel drive track. Note that this vehicle track to Quoin Head from Hamersley Inlet is a four wheel drive track, involving creek crossings and a steep descent to Quoin Head.

Ravensthorpe Visitor Centre

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Fitzgerald River National Park is one of Western Australia’s largest and most botanically significant national parks. The park boasts a rich diversity of native and rare plant species, 75 of which are found nowhere else. This spectacular park is a hidden gem, where wildflowers are a year-round feature, and marine mammals are often spotted along the coastline.

Keep an eye out for these species:

Tawny-crowned Honeyeater

Gliciphila melanops

Animalia: Aves

Red-capped Plover

Charadrius (Charadrius) ruficapillus

Animalia: Aves

Australian Pelican

Pelecanus conspicillatus

Animalia: Aves

Red-eared Firetail

Stagonopleura (Zonaeginthus) oculata

Animalia: Aves

Short-beaked Echidna

Tachyglossus aculeatus

Animalia: Mammalia

Heath Monitor

Varanus rosenbergi

Animalia: Reptilia

Barrens Clawflower

Calothamnus validus

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Slender Mallee

Eucalyptus decurva

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Qualup Bell

Pimelea physodes

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Ravensthorpe Bottlebush

Beaufortia orbifolia

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Coast Bonefruit

Threlkeldia diffusa

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Twining Fringe-lily

Thysanotus patersonii

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Lantern Hakea

Hakea victoria

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Southern Right Whale

Eubalaena australis

Animalia: Mammalia

Conservation status: Vulnerable

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Time / Duration

Multi-day

Length

23km

Fees

National Park fees

Trail Access

Car or bus to Hopetoun, 600km from Perth. 2WDl drive vehicle access to the track at Cave Point, West Beach and Hamersley Inlet. Four wheel drive vehicle access at Whalebone Creek and Quoin Head.

Trail Start

Cave Point Fitzgerald River National Park, 600 km from Perth

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Trail End

Quoin Head Fitzgerald River National Park

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When to go

March to November

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Bush Walk

Class 4

Difficult trail with rough surface that may have very steep hills or extensive rock hopping. Directional signage may be limited. Bushwalking experience, navigation and emergency first aid skills, and good fitness required.

Additional information

This track offers easy to difficult walking depending on which sections are walked.

What To Pack

Hazards & Warnings

The vehicle tracks to Quoin Head and Whalebone Creek are 4WD involving creek crossings and a steep descent. They often closed after rain.

Prohibited items

Pets and fires are not allowed

Biodiversity

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions undertakes 1080 baiting at this location to reduce the impacts of feral cats and foxes on native wildlife. 

Meat baits containing 1080 poison are laid in or around this area on an ongoing basis. 1080 is poisonous to humans and will kill domestic cats and dogs. Please leave your pets at home or prevent them from entering this area.

For further information contact your local Parks and Wildlife Service office or visit Western Shield.

Facilities

There are camping facilities at Four Mile Beach (a Department of Parks and Wildlife site) and at Hamersley Inlet (operated by the Shire of Ravensthorpe). The campsite at Whalebone Creek is accessible by foot or by four wheel drive and is a Department of Parks and Wildlife site. There is a small amount of water available at the Hamersley Inlet site only.

  • BBQ Facilities
  • Camping
  • Car Park
  • Coach Parking
  • Lookouts
  • All accessible parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shaded Area
  • Sheltered Area
  • All accessible toilet facilities
  • View Platform
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4 trail goers have rated this trail as 4.5 out of 5!

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Braden Bennett

Reviewed 28 Jan 2024, 9:47pm

Amazing landscapes and well designed trail. One of the best overnight hikes across WA.

Track: loose rocks, mostly firm sand, a few stairs and easy to follow signs.

Campsite: two tanks. Be mindful of mosquito's in the hut and bees at the water station.
Chelle Fisher

Reviewed 5 Jun 2022, 10:04pm

Another outstanding hike in an incredible location
David Till

Reviewed 12 Dec 2018, 1:33pm

Lovely hike, I did this trail as part of my Bremer Bay - Hoptoun and return, Has a great bit of coast line and some beach walking, Whalebone hut has a good shelter with two rainwater tanks and a long drop dunny. also did the Mamang trail at the Bremer Bay end of the park although there is no shelters at the end of this trail so you need to carry all water from Pt Ann. Its a shame that the plan to push the trail right through the park has been shelved as it is a great bit of coast to hike along.
Emily Pinkus

Reviewed 18 Jun 2015, 2:29pm

I've walked about 13 km of this track - from Cave Point to Hamersley Inlet. It's such a beautiful and varied walk with deserted beaches, weird and wonderful plants and absolutely stunning rock features. Twisted schist and quartzite formations protrude from the ground like real life 'sculptures by the sea'. It's a fantastic walk and not challenging for regular bush walkers. Highly recommend.

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