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Kepwari Walk Trail, Esperance Kepwari Walk Trail, Esperance

Bush Walk  in Golden Outback

  • 1-3 hours
  • 7 km
    • 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).

A short drive from the centre of Esperance, nestled out of the wind is the 7 kilometre return Kepwari trail. Kepwari is the local Aboriginal word for ‘place of moving water’ and this interpretive trail is designed to be a learning experience with bird hides and seating along the way.

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Panels and information displays help you discover why these wetlands are important, why they are under threat and how you can help protect them for future generations.

Two bird hides located along the trail provide an opportunity to quietly observe waterbirds in a tranquil environment.  Dispersed along the trail are facilities for you to sit back, relax and soak up the serenity of the natural scenery.

Access to the trail is via Windabout Way or Lakes Road, both are adjacent to Fisheries Road.

Esperance Visitor Centre

(08) 9038 1555

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Here is everything you need to know before visiting this trail.

Time / Duration

Half-day

Length

7km return

Trail Start

Trail starts at Lake Wheatfield carpark on Lake Road off Fisheries Road, Esperance which is 720km (7.5 hours) SE of Perth.

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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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What To Pack

Facilities

There are a few options as to where you can start your walk.
Pick up a map from the Visitor Centre in Esperance.
  • Car Park

Best time of year

April to October

Trail Access

Road 2WD

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2 trail goers have rated Kepwari Walk Trail, Esperance as 2.5 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.

David Miller

Reviewed 4 Aug 2024, 7:21pm

It’s a nice relaxed walk but nothing really exciting about it. Couple of bird hides but you see very little.
Twiddle sticks

Reviewed 11 Apr 2019, 9:35am

This is a reasonably nice local trail to do. Fairly protected from the coastal winds. Not recommended on a hot day, should be fine all other times. The walking is pretty easy with only a few small hills. Well marked trail. No facilities - no water, no loo.

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