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Mt Maxwell, Fitzgerald River NP

Goreng & Menang Noongar Country

An easy walk in the West Fitzgerald National Park, to a lookout platform, 184 metres above sea level.

Part of Fitzgerald River National Park network

Bush Walk
Trail difficulty
Easy
Trail difficulty

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).

  • Length 0.2km
  • Est. time Less than 1 hour
  • Return
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15°C

16°

7°

Part of Fitzgerald River National Park network

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The lookout affords views to the western side of the Fitzgerald River National Park, from West Mt Barren in the east and to Gordon Inlet in the south and Twertup to the north. The Royal hakea grows here along with a variety of banksias.

Mt Maxwell was probably named after George Maxwell who accompanied the botanist James Drummond in 1847, when he discovered the Royal hakea.

Albany Visitor Centre

(08) 6820 3700

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Flora and Fauna of Fitzgerald River National Park

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Fitzgerald River National Park Animals, including bird, mammal and reptile species
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Fitzgerald River National Park Plant species

Fitzgerald River National Park is one of Western Australia’s largest and most botanically significant national parks. The park boasts a rich diversity of native and rare plant species, 75 of which are found nowhere else. This spectacular park is a hidden gem, where wildflowers are a year-round feature, and marine mammals are often spotted along the coastline.

Commonly found plant and animal species

Tawny-crowned Honeyeater

Gliciphila melanops

Animalia: Aves

Red-capped Plover

Charadrius (Charadrius) ruficapillus

Animalia: Aves

Australian Pelican

Pelecanus conspicillatus

Animalia: Aves

Red-eared Firetail

Stagonopleura (Zonaeginthus) oculata

Animalia: Aves

Short-beaked Echidna

Tachyglossus aculeatus

Animalia: Mammalia

Heath Monitor

Varanus rosenbergi

Animalia: Reptilia

Barrens Clawflower

Calothamnus validus

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Slender Mallee

Eucalyptus decurva

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Qualup Bell

Pimelea physodes

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Ravensthorpe Bottlebush

Beaufortia orbifolia

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Coast Bonefruit

Threlkeldia diffusa

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Twining Fringe-lily

Thysanotus patersonii

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Lantern Hakea

Hakea victoria

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Southern Right Whale

Eubalaena australis

Animalia: Mammalia

Conservation status: Vulnerable

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Time / Duration

30 - 40 minutes

Length

200 metres

Fees

National Park fees

Trail Access

Road

Trail Start

Mt Maxwell Road, off Devil's Creek Road, West Fitzgerald National Park, 500km (6 hours) south of Perth

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Trail End

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When to go

March - November

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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).

What To Pack

Prohibited items

No pets , no fires

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 are camping facilities at St Mary Campground, near Point Ann.

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Today Aug 08, 12:03pm

15°C

Feels like 15°C

Max 16°

Min 7°

Precipitation: 100%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 12.7km/h W

8-day forecast

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16°

7°

Sun

13°

4°

Mon

17°

11°

Tue

12°

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Wed

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Thu

18°

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Fri

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20°

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