Tawny-crowned Honeyeater
Gliciphila melanops
Animalia: Aves
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Goreng & Wudjari Noongar Country
This a moderately easy 6km walk through heathland to a hill 262 metres above sea level, offering views to Culham Inlet and the Eyre Range. Black gloved wallabies may be spotted and the wildflowers change throughout the year.
Part of Fitzgerald River National Park network
Part of Fitzgerald River National Park network
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The hike is 6km return and is accessed from a four wheel drive track that is usually accessible to two wheel drives. Honeyeaters are active in the heathland shrubs and there is a grove of weeping gums leading to the summit. The walk is very exposed and is not suitable for hot weather.
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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.
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2-3 hours
6km return
National Park fees
Dirt Road. Usually accessible by 2WD
John Forrest Road, near Hopetoun, Fitzgerald River National Park, 600km (7hr) south of Perth
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).
Group B - Hiking & Long Distance Trails (Bushwalks and/or longer trails)
Always carry plenty of water and wear appropriate clothing to prevent sunburn.
Not suitable to walk in very hot weather
No pets, no fires
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.
There are camping facilities at Four Mile Beach (a Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions site) and at Hamersley Inlet (operated by the Shire of Ravensthorpe).
15°C
Feels like 15°C
Max 16°C
Min 7°C
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