Island Point Reserve Possum Loop

The Island Point Reserve Possum Loop is the shorter of the two trails available in the reserve. This loop is mix of compacted pathways, grass and sandy paths.

This biodiverse reserve traverses the Ramsar-listed Peel-Harvey estuary which is the largest and most diverse estuarine complex in south-western Australia, and a key destination for tourism and recreation, particularly popular for boating, fishing and crabbing.

The trail is a terrific way to discover this region of Noongar significance, with interpretative signage explaining the history, flora and fauna of the reserve. Noongar bushtucker and medicine abounds in Island Point Reserve, providing everything Noongar people needed.

The bushland provides plenty of shade and a number of seating alcoves along the way, where if you are quiet enough, you may see western bearded dragons basking in the sun or ospreys soaring through the skies above. A boardwalk leads visitors over the Wetlands, known as the kidneys of the estuary with an informative panel sharing how we can help protect such a vital ecosystem. This is a special invitation to explore a marine ecosystem brimming with life, providing an opportunity to observe the creatures that call it home.

This walk has an abundance of plant life all year round, including Samphire, Saltwater Sheoak, Saltwater Paperbark and Shoe Rush, but in spring the reserve really comes alive when native orchids put on a colourful display including Pink Enable Orchids, Cowslip Orchids and Leaping Spider Orchids.

The 3.3km Bobtail Loop is available for those after a longer trail option.