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Mushroom Rock Trail, Kalbarri NP

Part of Kalbarri National Park network

Bush Walk
Trail difficulty
Difficult
Trail difficulty

Moderate trail that may have short steep hills, rough surface, many steps or some rock hopping. Directional signage. Some bushwalking experience and moderate fitness required.

  • Length 3km
  • Est. time 1-3 hours
  • Circuit / loop
Today

15°C

27°

15°

Part of Kalbarri National Park network

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Discover how the coastal landscape around Mushroom Rock and Rainbow Valley was formed. Trailside signs featuring botanical and geological information are dotted along the trail route and explain about the ancient Tumblagooda Sandstone and its curious fossils and features.

Be careful as there are loose rocks, uneven surfaces and some steep sections.

Geraldton Parks and Wildlife Office

(08) 9964 0901

Kalbarri Visitor Centre

(08) 9937 1104

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Here is everything you need to know before visiting this trail.

Time / Duration

Allow 1 hour

Length

3km return

Trail Access

Travel to Kalbarri from Perth 570km, approximately 6 hours by car.

Trail Start

Mushroom Rock carpark or Rainbow Valley carpark

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Trail End

Rainbow Valley carpark or Mushroom Rock carpark

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When to go

April to October

What’s the weather like?

Bush Walk

Class 3

Moderate trail that may have short steep hills, rough surface, many steps or some rock hopping. Directional signage. Some bushwalking experience and moderate fitness required.

What To Pack

Facilities

  • Car Park
More tips for being Trail Ready

Today May 17, 7:01am

15°C

Feels like 14°C

Max 27°

Min 15°

Precipitation: 0%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 6.19km/h S

8-day forecast

Sun

27°

15°

Mon

28°

17°

Tue

28°

18°

Wed

29°

18°

Thu

19°

16°

Fri

24°

15°

Sat

24°

17°

Sun

24°

17°

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1 trail goers have rated this trail as 5 out of 5!

We love to hear from people who've been on our Western Australian trails, so it would be most appreciated it if you wanted to leave a review.

Kim Fawcett

Reviewed 11 Oct 2020, 2:51pm

This is a great short trail that descends down to the water and back up to the top of the cliff with stunning views out over the Indian Ocean. When I was there, I was excited to see whales on their migration south.

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