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Peak Head Track, Torndirrup National Park

Bush Walk
Trail difficulty
There is some scrambling and climbing over granite along this walk.
Trail difficulty

Difficult trail with rough surface that may have very steep hills or extensive rock hopping. Directional signage may be limited. Bushwalking experience, navigation and emergency first aid skills, and good fitness required.

  • Length 4.8km
  • Est. time 1-3 hours
  • Return
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At the southernmost peak of the Torndirrup Peninsula is Peak Head, a bluff of rounded cliffs with spectacular ocean views.

The track to Peak Head starts near the Stony Hill carpark and winds through thick coastal scrub.  The return walk takes around 2.5 hours and requires some clambering and climbing over granite rocks and up small granite walls.

Fantastic views over the Southern Ocean make the effort worthwhile.

This trail is part of the following destinations:

Visit Albany

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Time / Duration

2 to 3 hours return

Length

4.8km return

Trail Access

Air, road and bus to Albany. Road to trail.

Trail Start

Carpark off Stony Hill Track Road in Torndirrup National Park. 12km (15 minute) drive from Albany.

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Trail End

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When to go

October to December or April to June

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Bush Walk

Class 4

Difficult trail with rough surface that may have very steep hills or extensive rock hopping. Directional signage may be limited. Bushwalking experience, navigation and emergency first aid skills, and good fitness required.

Additional information

There is some scrambling and climbing over granite along this walk.

What To Pack

Hazards & Warnings

The weather on the south coast can change quickly. Be prepared with appropriate clothing and carry drinking water. The southern ocean can be unpredictable. Do not try to reach the water. Lives have been lost

Prohibited items

No pets in National Parks

Facilities

  • Car Park
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Today May 09, 10:38pm

12°C

Feels like 11°C

Max 20°

Min 8°

Precipitation: 0%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 3.97km/h NE

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5 trail goers have rated this trail as 4.4 out of 5!

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Mel Cooper

Reviewed 25 Apr 2025, 8:41pm

We completed this trail today with 2 teens, it was 19 degs C which became quite warm! Relatively easy on outward trek, a very steep rock scramble at the head and then much harder on the return hike due to mostly uphill/steps. Having said that, kids set a cracker pace and we only stopped once on way out for a quick sip H20 and no stops on return hike.
Completed it in 1hr 10 mins. 30 mins to Peak Head (furtherest rocks, NOT the first big rock with cairn!) and 40mins return.
Try this before tackling Bald Head to get an idea if you like this terrain. Bald head is MUCH harder/longer but the views are equally spectacular!
james bolst

Reviewed 2 Apr 2023, 10:51pm

The trail is really steep in places! Some of the steps are getting worn. The trail has also been weathered in places where the rain has flowed down the trail. To find the actual peak is not marked so you will have to find your way!! It's good fun. The rocks would be very slippery in winter after rain so be careful. I just completed it today and the weather was perfect!
Jazmin Maher

Reviewed 27 Jan 2023, 10:02am

Towards the peak, the signage is very limited. Look for the rock towers that previous walkers have made. Otherwise, a decent hike. Not for the beginner hiker as it requires a certain amount of fitness to get through the sand and granite outcrops.
Chelle Fisher

Reviewed 1 Jun 2022, 7:21pm

Fantastic trail. Awe inspiring views and a great challenge.
Gaelia Hunt

Reviewed 6 Jan 2022, 2:08pm

Absolutely stunning scenery
However trail is not 4.8km. We did 5.8 and didn't even reach the final peak as couldn't find a path through the last bit of bush after the first level of rock near the summit.
Very glad I had walking poles.

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