Lydia Visser rated Hill Springs, Cape Arid National Park a 5 out of 5
Beautiful views and the place has so much history! Ruins are amazing. Don't be deterred my the ant sign it's worth popping down
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Built in 1905 by John Baesjou, Hill Springs was occupied by his family until 1910. The trail also visits the grave of William Ponton, John's uncle through marriage.
The start of the walk from the car park can often be overgrown with ferns and watch out for ticks along the walk. Walk trail surface consists of natural pavements made up of rock material including exposed granite and gravel. The trail is unmarked but vegetation has been cleared to delineate the path.
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Time / Duration
30 minutes
Length
500 metres
Trail Start
Cape Arid National Park, Thomas Fishery Track off Posion Creek rd 160km (2hours) east of Esperance which is 700km SE of Perth
Trail End
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).
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4WD
Easy
High Range 4WD and Low Range vehicles may be required. Preferable to have 4WD driver training.
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Additional information
Access to Hill Springs is via a sandy track 4WD only track. To go beyond Hill Springs into Thomas Fishery the four wheel-driving is more difficult.
What To Pack
What To Pack
Group B - Hiking & Long Distance Trails (Bushwalks and/or longer trails)
- Sun protection: hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Insect repellent
- Plenty of drinking water (as a minimum carry and drink 1 litre of water per hour of walking, per person).
- PLB or satellite phone
- Clothing to suit the activity, environment and weather conditions.
- Map/ Compass, do not rely on your phone in remote locations.
- Snacks/ Meals to keep your energy levels up on longer walks
- Extra food and water in case of unexpected delays
- Rubbish bag to remove all your rubbish
- Reference material such as wildflower wildlife guides.
- Whistle (for emergencies, six short blasts per minute)
- Small trowel for toilet emergencies, and a few sheets of toilet paper in a small waterproof bag.
- Personal first aid kit (check that items are clean, properly sealed, have not exceeded expiry dates and that used items have been replaced).
- Torch/ Headlamp
- Binoculars and camera (optional)
Additional Useful Items
No drinking water available in the Park.
Hazards & Warnings
Access via Thomas Fishery Road in dry conditions only. If wet the road will be closed due to Dieback management. Beware of ticks along this trailBiodiversity
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
Best time of year
All year round.
Fees
National Park fees
Trail Access
4WD . Turn off to car park is 6km down Thomas Fishery track, a 4WD track off Posion Creek Rd. Turn off for the Thomas Fishery track is 17.5km down Poision Creek Road. Enter Poison Creek Rd off Merivale Road.
Prohibited Items
No Pets
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Thomas Fishery track
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