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Hamersley Inlet Trail, Fitzgerald River NP

Goreng & Wudjari Noongar Country

Part of Fitzgerald River National Park network

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 3.6km
  • Est. time 1-3 hours
  • Return
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Part of Fitzgerald River National Park network

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The Hamersley Inlet Trail takes walkers along the banks of a winding valley carved through the hard schist and quartzite rock of the coastal headlands and ranges. Fringed by the eucalypt woodlands and paperbark thickets, while nearby peaks of the Whoogarup Range are clearly visible on the horizon.

The Inlet stretches about seven kilometres from the sandbar at its mouth, to a rock bar in the narrow river valley at its northern end. You will start your walk at the Hamersley Inlet picnic area where you could put your feet up and enjoy a leisurely kayak on the water. In addition there are barbeque facilities and picnic benches.

The trail can act alone as a return trip along the inlet to Hamersley Beach or can be used as path to access the longer Hakea Walk Trail that takes you along the coast of the Fitzgerald River National Park. 

Esperance Parks and Wildlife Office

(08) 9083 2100

Ravensthorpe Visitor Centre

(08) 9839 0000

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Flora and Fauna of Fitzgerald River National Park

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Fitzgerald River National Park Animals, including bird, mammal and reptile species
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Fitzgerald River National Park Plant species

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.

Commonly found plant and animal 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

VU

Be trail ready

A significant threat to the Fitzgerald River National Park is the introduction and spread of Dieback.

Visitors are encouraged to be mindful of this, treat and to clean vehicles and footwear before entering the park, thus lowering the risk of carrying the disease from other areas. 

Time / Duration

Up to 2 hours return

Length

3.6 kilometre return

Fees

National Park fees

Trail Access

A 30 minute driver from Hopetoun along Hamersley Drive.

Trail Start

Hamersley Inlet Carpark

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Trail End

When to go

April to October

What’s the weather like?

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

Hazards & Warnings

Roads and tracks may be closed due to wet soil conditions in winter months due to heavy and continuous rain 

Prohibited items

No pets 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

  • Car Park
  • All accessible parking
  • Picnic Area
  • All accessible toilet facilities
  • BBQ Facilities
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Trail information updated
2nd June 2026

Today Jun 10, 2:57pm

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Precipitation: 0%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 3.62km/h N

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Alison Melvin

Reviewed 25 Dec 2024, 6:11pm

Hammersley Inlet Spur Link, well defined and a clear trail.

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