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John Boyle O'Reilly Memorial Trail, Leschenaultia Peninsula CP

This short 550m loop trail winds through the tuart and peppermint forest of the upper Leschenault Peninsula. The area is rich in history, including the location where Irish convict John Boyle O'Reilly hid before escaping on a passing American whaling ship.

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Trail difficulty

This trail is fully wheelchair accessible, with sealed pathways and boardwalk.

Trail difficulty

All abilities access, flat, even, hardened surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for unassisted wheelchair users and prams. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required.

  • Length 0.55km
  • Est. time Less than 1 hour
  • Accessible trail
  • Circuit / loop
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This short but pleasant walk trail weaves through tuart and peppermint forest, with views over the sedge wetland. The area is part of the Leschenault Peninsula Conservation Park, with ocean to one side and a protected estuarine shore on the other. The peninsula supports over 200 species of native plants, and is home to many birds and animals inlcuding the yellow admiral butterfly, ringtail and brushtail possums, black cockatoos, ringneck parrots and grey kangaroos.

The peninsula has significant history, including John Boyle O'Reilly, an Irish republican convict who escaped a Bunbury convict road gang and hid at the Peninsula. He eventually managed to escape the colony via a passing American whaling ship.  

The trail has areas to sit and enjoy the tranquil surrounds, and is fully wheelchair accessible. It is advisable to wear insect repellant.

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(08) 9735 1988

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Time / Duration

Up to 1 hour

Length

550m

Trail Access

By car, 150km from Perth

Trail Start

Leschenault Peninsula Conservation Park, Buffalo Road. 150km from Perth.

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Trail End

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Bush Walk

Class 1

All abilities access, flat, even, hardened surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for unassisted wheelchair users and prams. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required.

Additional information

This trail is fully wheelchair accessible, with sealed pathways and boardwalk.

What To Pack

Prohibited items

No dogs

Facilities

There are camping and bbq picnic areas at Belvidere, and beach 4wd access at Buffalo.

  • Car Park
  • All accessible parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • All accessible toilet facilities
  • Accessible viewing platform
  • Coach Parking
  • Sheltered Area
  • View Platform
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Today Oct 08, 11:52pm

9°C

Feels like 8°C

Max 15°

Min 9°

Precipitation: 100%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 1.9km/h W

8-day forecast

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