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Mushroom Rock Trail, Kalbarri NP

Nanda Country

This three kilometre coastal loop walk located in Kalbarri National Park is a surprising delight.
The blue of the ocean and the orange of the sandstone are a stunning contrast in the landscape.

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

28°

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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Statistics - Flora and Fauna

100+
Bird species
900+
Plant species

Kalbarri National Park’s coastline features dramatic Tumblagooda sandstone cliffs plunging into the Indian Ocean. The coastal heathlands and rugged cliff tops of the park boast an astonishing level of biodiversity. From July to October, the area erupts in vibrant color, with several hundred recorded native species. Prominent blooms include the iconic Kalbarri Catspaw, pink pokers, feather flowers, banksias, grevilleas, and various endemic orchids (such as the Kalbarri Spider and Cowslip orchids). You'll also spot coastal ray flower, purple thryptomene, and wooly orange banksia dotting the sandy plains. 

The coastline and surrounding waters are a haven for both marine life and coastal birds. During the migrating season (June to November), humpback whales and southern right whales can be frequently spotted from the coastal cliff lookouts. Bottlenose dolphins and Australian sea lions also inhabit the local waters. Keep an eye out for wedge-tailed eagles, ospreys, and sea eagles soaring the coastal thermals. The unique black-flanked rock-wallaby, western grey kangaroos, and echidnas can occasionally be seen near coastal paths like the Bigurda Trail.

Keep an eye out for these species:

Humpback Whale

Megaptera novaeangliae

Animalia: Mammalia

Conservation status: Conservation Dependent

Nankeen Kestrel

Falco (Tinnunculus) cenchroides

Animalia: Aves

Bynoe's Gecko

Heteronotia binoei

Animalia: Reptilia

Calytrix brevifolia

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Melaleuca megacephala

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Calothamnus quadrifidus subsp. homalophyllus

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Coast Banksia

Banksia attenuata

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Prickly Plume Grevillea

Grevillea annulifera

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Catspaw

Anigozanthos humilis subsp. humilis

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Limestone Ridge Spider-orchid

Caladenia bicalliata subsp. bicalliata

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Wild Rose

Diplolaena grandiflora

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Spiked Featherflower

Verticordia spicata

Plantae: Equisetopsida

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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

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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.

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Trail information updated
8th October 2026

Today Oct 10, 3:16am

15°C

Feels like 15°C

Max 28°

Min 15°

Precipitation: 0%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 4.61km/h S

8-day forecast

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28°

15°

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28°

15°

Mon

29°

15°

Tue

29°

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Wed

30°

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30°

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Fri

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

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Emma Crofts

Reviewed 5 Oct 2026, 12:12pm

Great range of countryside to explore. We walked with 5 children ranging in age from 5-11 years old and they all navigated successfully. The area at the bottom was a nice spot to stop for afternoon tea.
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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