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Spinifex Trail, Broome Bird Observatory

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 1.7km
  • Est. time Less than 1 hour
  • Circuit / loop
Today

23°C

28°

21°

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This trail through savannah woodland features many birds, especially early morning before the day heats up. Early morning might reveal red-backed and variegated fairy wrens perching on the fence line, which follows part of the trail. On most mornings the woodland echoes with the beautiful calls of Rufous Whistlers and Pied Butcherbirds competing with Noisy Grey-crowned Babblers. Look out for red-winged parrots lighting up the blue sky with their brilliant colours.      

Agile Wallabies are often seen feeding along the track then fleeing into the bush. Reptiles are also well represented, with dragon lizards, bluetongues and snakes sometimes encountered. On this trail you can include the viewing platform over Roebuck Bay where foraging wading birds can be seen at low tide. At high tide, you might lucky enough to see the rare snubfin dolphin.     

Broome Bird Observatory

(08) 9193 5600

Broome Visitor Centre

(08) 9195 2200

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Time / Duration

Less than an hour

Length

1.7km loop

Fees

Camping fees apply

Trail Access

Air, Drive or Bus to Broome. Drive to Broome Bird Observatory, Crab Creek Road.

Trail Start

Broome Bird Observatory, 25kms east of Broome which is 2200km north of Perth

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Trail End

When to go

May to October. The dry season in the Kimberley

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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).

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Facilities

Untreated water. Bring drinking water.

  • BBQ Facilities
  • Camping
  • Car Park
  • Coach Parking
  • Interpretive Centre
  • Lookouts
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Telephone
  • Public Toilet
  • Shaded Area
  • Sheltered Area
  • Shop
  • View Platform
  • Visitor Information Centre
  • Water Access Points
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Today May 17, 8:00am

23°C

Feels like 23°C

Max 28°

Min 21°

Precipitation: 0%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 2.88km/h SE

8-day forecast

Sun

28°

21°

Mon

25°

20°

Tue

29°

19°

Wed

24°

18°

Thu

29°

20°

Fri

29°

18°

Sat

27°

21°

Sun

28°

18°

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