Allana Hetherington rated Luke Pen Walk, Albany a 5 out of 5
Easy, peaceful river walk on a glorious winter's day.
Luke Pen Walk, Albany
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Trail Start
Get directionsEast Bank Road, Lower Kalgan, 16km from Albany, which is 416km (4.5 hours) south of Perth
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Learn moreAbout Luke Pen Walk, Albany
This easy, well-formed trail takes approximately four hours to complete and commences at a well marked trail head. After a short distance you arrive at a wonderful shelter shaped like a flying kookaburra.
From here, the return walk provides constantly changing views of the river, along with a mixture of vineyards, green pastures with grazing cattle and eucalypt bushland. Keep an eye out for the local Noongar Aboriginal fish trap relics, wildlife including bandicoots and the many species of birds.
Ideally, the time to walk this trail is on a sunny day when the countryside is green from winter and spring rains. During summer there are various places where the trail gently descends to river level so a cooling dip is possible. A great family walk, ideal for strolling (although some sections have a slight incline) and for a picnic lunch. Remember to keep an eye on children as the trail closely follows the river.
The trail can also be accessed from Wheeldon Road.
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Time / Duration
4 hours
Length
10km return
What To Pack
Group B (Bushwalks and/or longer trails) required.
What To Pack
Group B (Bushwalks and/or longer trails)
- Minimum 2 litres of water per person per day
- Sturdy shoes
- Sun hat or bike helmet (compulsory in WA)
- Sunglasses, sunscreen (30+) and insect repellant
- Binoculars and camera (optional)
- Map or guide book where suggested
- Snacks and/or lunch depending on length of trail
- Clothes to suit the activity and potential weather conditions including a water/windproof jacket
- First Aid kit
Trail Start
East Bank Road, Lower Kalgan, 16km from Albany, which is 416km (4.5 hours) south of Perth
Trail End
Bush Walk
Grade 2
No bushwalking experience required. The track is a hardened or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps. Walks no greater than 10km. Suitable for families with young children.
Hazards & Warnings
Supervise children around riverFacilities
- Dog Friendly
- Picnic Area
Trail Access
Air, road and bus to Albany. Road to trail
Prohibited Items
Dogs on leads permitted
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6 trail goers have rated Luke Pen Walk, Albany as 4.33 out of 5!
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Chelle Fisher rated Luke Pen Walk, Albany a 3 out of 5
This particular walk is the Luke Pen Walk, 7.2km one way along the magical Kalgan River. The walk is named after Dr Luke Pen, a man passionate about rivers, and the services provided to humanity by them. Luke researched and wrote many publications on Western Australia rivers and their restoration. A beautiful walk.
Marco Zecca rated Luke Pen Walk, Albany a 5 out of 5
Completed on the Easter long weekend. The trail is gently hilly, perfect for a relaxing walk along the river. Also done this section of the river by kayak, I am surprised this is not listed in the paddle trails. Anyway, both options highly recommended!
Jacq * rated Luke Pen Walk, Albany a 4 out of 5
Love the walk! Have walked this trail a couple of times and each time you see something you didn't see before.
Meriel Blake rated Luke Pen Walk, Albany a 5 out of 5
Completed this morning, beautiful weather and lots of flowers and other walkers about. Can take dogs, nearly everyone else did today. Had lots of rain and path is a little boggy or just wet, from run-off from pastures above, so suggest water proof footwear at this time of year. For average walkers from Kalgan, approx 2.5 - 3 hrs return, allowing for swimming dogs and chats with other walkers.
Amy Cowdell rated Luke Pen Walk, Albany a 4 out of 5
Beautiful walk along the river, during spring you get to see a few different types of native orchids.
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