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Mt Maxwell, West Fitzgerald NP Mt Maxwell, West Fitzgerald NP

Bush Walk  in Golden Outback

Part of Fitzgerald River National Park network
  • Less than 1 hour
  • 0.2 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).

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

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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.

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Time / Duration

30 - 40 minutes

Length

200 metres

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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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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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.
  • Car Park

Best time of year

March - November

Fees

National Park fees

Trail Access

Road

Prohibited Items

No pets , no fires
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