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Mandu Mandu Walk, Cape Range NP, Exmouth

Baiyungu & Thalanyji & Yinigurdira Country

Bush Walk
Trail difficulty
Steep ascents and descents
Trail difficulty

Difficult trail with rough surface that may have very steep hills or extensive rock hopping. Directional signage may be limited. Bushwalking experience, navigation and emergency first aid skills, and good fitness required.

  • Length 3km
  • Est. time 1-3 hours
  • Circuit / loop
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By far most visitors to Exmouth focus their attention on the incredible marine environment of Ningaloo Reef. There are however some landbased attractions worth looking at. One of these attractions is a great walk that goes up Mandu Mandu Gorge deep into Cape Range National Park.

The walk trail begins 14 kilometres south of Milyering Discovery Centre on the Yardie Creek Road. From the carpark, the trail enters the dry creek bed of loose water-smoothed rocks. On both sides sheer vibrant red cliffs rise dramatically. The trail has markers along the way as the route is not easily descernable with all those rocks.

Look carefully and you may see rare rock wallabies in shady areas of the gorge walls. After a while the trail rises steeply out of the gorge onto the plateau where numerous flowering plants can be seen. Its a bit of a hard slog, but don't think the worse is over just because you made it to the top. There are several steep ups and downs to negotiate before getting back to the carpark. 

It is highly recommended that this walk be done early in the day as it is often extremely hot. 

Exmouth Parks and Wildlife Office

08 9947 8000

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Time / Duration

Up to 2 hours

Length

3km Loop

Fees

National Park Fees

Trail Access

Drive, bus to Exmouth or fly to Learmonth 1200km north of Perth. 2WD access to Cape Range NP.

Trail Start

Mandu Mandu Car Park, Cape Range NP, 40 km from Exmouth, 1200km north of Perth

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Trail End

When to go

May to November

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Bush Walk

Class 4

Difficult trail with rough surface that may have very steep hills or extensive rock hopping. Directional signage may be limited. Bushwalking experience, navigation and emergency first aid skills, and good fitness required.

Additional information

Steep ascents and descents

What To Pack

Hazards & Warnings

Plan when to visit. Consider travelling with a personal location beacon (PLB) - in the event you need to be rescued it could save your life!

Extreme heat can be encountered when walking in Cape Range National Park. Between November and March temperatures can often exceed 45°C. Walking during the cooler months and during cooler times of the day is strongly recommended.

Prohibited items

No pets in National Parks

Safety

  • Carry and drink adequate water (minimum of 4L per person), and wear sunscreen, long sleeves and a hat. There is no water and very little shade in the park.
  • Wear sturdy footwear, follow the trail markers and remain on the trail, for your own safety.
  • Stand well back from cliff edges. Undercutting by erosion can lead to weak sections that may collapse under your weight.
  • Before you leave, tell a responsible friend or family member where you plan to walk and when you expect to return. Remember to let them know when you’ve returned safely.


Biodiversity

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions undertakes 1080 baiting at this location to reduce the impacts of feral cats and foxes on native wildlife. 

Meat baits containing 1080 poison are laid in or around this area on an ongoing basis. 1080 is poisonous to humans and will kill domestic cats and dogs. Please leave your pets at home or prevent them from entering this area.

For further information contact your local Parks and Wildlife Service office or visit Western Shield.

Facilities

There is bush camping (bookable) in Cape Range National Park and a small shop located at the Milyering Visitor Centre. All other facilities are located in Exmouth.

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More tips for being Trail Ready

Today Jun 10, 2:15pm

25°C

Feels like 25°C

Max 25°

Min 17°

Precipitation: 0%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 3.67km/h NW

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Paul M

Reviewed 9 Jan 2020, 12:11am

We did this walk 4:30pm on the 8th January, 2020. Temp by them was a beautiful 26 Deg. Celsius which due to Cyclone Blake included a quite brisk wind to test the fit of our hats and caps. Totally recommend this walk if you are visiting the 'Range'. The walk, the views, the variation of the trail and the evening wildlife make it a great walk. Whilst steep in sections the rock footing is solid with very little loose gravel type stuff to worry about as the rock is jagged and solid offering good boot / shoe traction where needed on the climbs. Two types of birds of prey flew around us for a good portion of the walk 'going about their hunting business' - several Kestrels and two Wedge Tailed Eagles HOVERED over our heads about 20 metres above us. Magic!! Spied one roo and one Rock Wallaby but the enjoyment of the walk and the views all around were a pleasurable change to the beaches and flat coastal plane of this side of the peninsula. We stopped and enjoyed the views quite a few times and the walk took us 1 Hr and 25 mins (2 adults 48+ with no kids).
Jacey Kraut

Reviewed 26 Jul 2019, 6:33pm

The views from the top were amazing. Family of 4 with master 8 and miss 6 managed the walk in about 2 hours.
From the creek bed we could look up and see climbing figs and many birds and some kurrajong trees. Wildflowers sling the top too.

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