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Hamersley Inlet Trail, Fitzgerald River NP Hamersley Inlet Trail, Fitzgerald River NP

Bush Walk  in Golden Outback

Part of Fitzgerald River National Park network
  • 1-3 hours
  • 3.6 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.

The Hamersley Inlet Trail is a 3.6 kilometre return walk trail within Fitzgerald River National Park. It follows the bank of the inlet until you reach Hamersley where it intersects with the Hakea Walk Trail.

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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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Be trail ready for Hamersley Inlet Trail, Fitzgerald River NP

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

Trail Start

Hamersley Inlet Carpark

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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

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

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

Best time of year

April to October

Fees

National Park fees

Trail Access

A 30 minute driver from Hopetoun along Hamersley Drive.

Prohibited Items

No pets allowed 

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1 trail goers have rated Hamersley Inlet Trail, Fitzgerald River NP 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.

Alison Melvin

Reviewed 25 Dec 2024, 6:11pm

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

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