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Skinny Dip Bay Walk, Woody Island Nature Reserve

Bush Walk
Trail difficulty
Difficult
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 1.5km
  • Est. time Less than 1 hour
  • Return
Today

11°C

17°

11°

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Woody Island is one of the many islands that make up the Recherche Archipelago. It is an 'A' Class Nature Reserve managed by the Department of Parks and Wildlife. Unlike most nature reserves it has a special purpose that allows for nature-based tourism. During your visit please tread lightly and help protect this special place.

Esperance Parks and Wildlife Office

(08) 9083 2100

Esperance Visitor Centre

(08) 9038 1555

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Time / Duration

45 minutes return

Length

1.5km return

Trail Access

2WD to Esperance, 700km from Perth. Boat to the Island takes approximately 30 minutes.

Trail Start

The trail starts at the Woody Island Visitors Centre

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Trail End

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When to go

September to May

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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.

What To Pack

Prohibited items

No pets

Facilities

  • Camping
  • Child Activities
  • Interpretive Centre
  • Kiosk
  • Lookouts
  • View Platform
  • Visitor Information Centre
  • Water Access Points
  • Public Toilet
  • BBQ Facilities
More tips for being Trail Ready

Today Jun 12, 10:43pm

11°C

Feels like 10°C

Max 17°

Min 11°

Precipitation: 100%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 3.54km/h S

8-day forecast

Fri

17°

11°

Sat

16°

8°

Sun

18°

10°

Mon

19°

12°

Tue

14°

10°

Wed

14°

8°

Thu

14°

7°

Fri

16°

7°

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