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Sepulcralis Hill, Fitzgerald River NP

Goreng & Wudjari Noongar Country

A moderately easy short walk to a lookout, 175 metres above sea level, in the East Fitzgerald National Park.  The lookout offers views to the many peaks of the park.

Part of Fitzgerald River National Park network

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Bush Walk
Trail difficulty
Easy
Trail difficulty

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).

  • Length 0.6km
  • Est. time Less than 1 hour
  • Return
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Part of Fitzgerald River National Park network

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Sepulcralis means "of the tomb" and the weeping gum found along this trail,  Eucalyptus sepulcralis, was so named as it was thought to be ideal for cemeteries. From the lookout, there are views to the three sharp peaks of the Whoogarup range and beyond to the three central peaks of the Barrens.

To the east is the rugged East Mt Barren and the Eyre Range.  A variety of plants can be found along this walk including bearded heaths, rushes and several species of banksias.

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Flora and Fauna of Fitzgerald River National Park

600+
Plant species
200+
Bird species
80+
Reptile species

Fitzgerald River National Park is one of Western Australia's largest and most botanically significant and biodiverse national parks.  The park boasts a rich diversity of native and rare plant species, nearly 20% of Western Australia's known plant species, 75 of which are found nowhere else on earth. This spectacular park is a hidden gem, where wildflowers are a year-round feature, and marine mammals are often spotted along the coastline.

Over 1,700 plant species have been identified across the park's 330,000 hectares, with 250 species listed as rare. Look for the iconic Royal Hakea, the pendulous Quaalup Bell (Pimelea physodes), and vibrant banksias, hakeas, and triggerplants. 

More than 200 bird species live in the area, including the threatened Western Bristlebird, Western Whipbird, and Carnaby's Black Cockatoo. The park is home to over 20 native mammal species, including rare re-discoveries like the Dibbler and the Heath Rat, alongside the Woylie and Tammar Wallaby. The coastal area is great viewpoint to see Southern Right Whales using the coastal waters as a calving and nursery ground during the winter months.


Flora and fauna species found in this area

Southern Right Whale

Eubalaena australis

Animalia: Mammalia

Conservation status: Vulnerable

VU

Long-nosed Fur Seal

Arctocephalus forsteri

Animalia: Mammalia

Conservation status: Other Specially Protected

OS

Tawny-crowned Honeyeater

Gliciphila melanops

Animalia: Aves

Australian Pelican

Pelecanus conspicillatus

Animalia: Aves

Short-beaked Echidna

Tachyglossus aculeatus

Animalia: Mammalia

Heath Monitor

Varanus rosenbergi

Animalia: Reptilia

Slender Mallee

Eucalyptus decurva

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Qualup Bell

Pimelea physodes

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Zebra Orchid

Caladenia cairnsiana

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Golden Stalk

Banksia media

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Ravensthorpe Bottlebush

Beaufortia orbifolia

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Coast Bonefruit

Threlkeldia diffusa

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Twining Fringe-lily

Thysanotus patersonii

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Lantern Hakea

Hakea victoria

Plantae: Equisetopsida

King Spider Orchid

Caladenia pectinata

Plantae: Equisetopsida

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Time / Duration

30 - 40 minutes

Length

600m return

Fees

National Park fees

Trail Access

Road

Trail Start

Hamersley Drive, East Fitzgerlald River National Park, 600km (7hours) south of Perth

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Trail End

Hamersley Drive

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When to go

March - November

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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).

What To Pack

Prohibited items

No pets , no fires

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 Four Mile Beach (a Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions site) and at Hamersley Inlet (operated by the Shire of Ravensthorpe).

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Today Sep 07, 8:02am

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Precipitation: 100%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 10.12km/h SE

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