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Lime Kiln Lake Trail, Yalgorup NP Lime Kiln Lake Trail, Yalgorup NP

  • Less than 1 hour
  • 1.4 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).

Lime Kiln Lake Trail is a 1.4 kilometre return walk in the Yalgorup National Park. This gentle Class 2 trail takes walkers from the original lime kiln used during a short-lived commercial lime venture in the early 1920s, through peppermint and melaleuca trees and the former lime marl settling ponds to the edge of Lake Clifton.

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This is an all-access trail that takes you through a unique piece of Western Australia's history. The historic lime kiln site was said to be the beginning of the cement industry in Western Australia.

This walk takes you through natural vegetation that has had time to regenerate since operations ceased over 100 years ago. The remnants of infrastructure can be found along the trail both in the woodland and the wetland areas.

About 100 metres into the walk is the turning circle. A small clearing flanked with wooden seating and six stunning artworks that represent the six Noongar seasons by local artists Gloria and Karrie-Anne Kearing. 

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Time / Duration

30 minutes

Length

1.4 kilometre return

Trail Start

Historic Lime Kiln Site car park

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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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Hazards & Warnings

Snakes have been sighted in this area, remain on the trail

Facilities

  • Car Park
  • Picnic Area

Best time of year

All year around

Trail Access

2WD 100km from Perth, 40 km from Mandurah, access on Newnham Road

Prohibited Items

No pets and no fires.

No swimming, canoeing, boating or fishing on the lakes.

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1 trail goers have rated Lime Kiln Lake Trail, Yalgorup NP as 4 out of 5!

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Chelle Fisher

Reviewed 31 May 2023, 1:38pm

This really is a hidden gem in Yalgorup National Park. The trailhead is just off the main highway, easily missed but I encourage you to add it to your itinerary next time you visit the area. The trail highlights include: the original lime kiln that was used during a short-lived commercial lime venture in the early 1920s, abundance of peppermint and melaleuca trees, the former lime marl settling ponds and old infrastructure on the edges of Lake Clifton.

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