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Hill Springs, Cape Arid National Park

Bush Walk
Trail difficulty
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.
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

High Range 4WD and Low Range vehicles may be required. Preferable to have 4WD driver training.

  • Length 0.5km
  • Est. time Less than 1 hour
  • Circuit / loop
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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

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.

Trail Start

Cape Arid National Park, Thomas Fishery Track off Posion Creek rd 160km (2hours) east of Esperance which is 700km SE of Perth

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Trail End

When to go

All year round.

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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).

4WD

Easy

High Range 4WD and Low Range vehicles may be required. Preferable to have 4WD driver training.

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.

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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 trail

Prohibited items

No Pets

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
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Today May 09, 10:06pm

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Min 9°

Precipitation: 0%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 5.92km/h E

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1 trail goers have rated this trail as 5 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.

Lydia Visser

Reviewed 29 Jan 2021, 7:34pm

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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