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Stockyard Gully Cave Trail, Stockyard Gully Reserve

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 1.3km
  • Est. time Less than 1 hour
  • Circuit / loop
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24°C

32°

22°

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Stockyard Gully has an interesting history, named after the Stockmen who used the deep and cool gullies as a natural holding pen for their cattle. The stock were droved from Geraldton to Perth for market during the 1950's. The cave and gully offered a safe and refreshing place to camp.

Nowadays the droving days are gone and instead remains an oasis of lush vegetation along a sandy river bed and an inviting tunnel. From the upstream picnic area, follow the sandy creek bed into the cave. Then get your torch out because it is going to be dark. The cave is great for those entering a cave for the first time, its wide open spaces make all feel at ease. It is self-guiding however, care must be made to ensure your own safety and the welfare of the cave and its inhabitants. Keep noise to a minimum, no smoking within the cave and don't shine your torch at the bats. Bee hives are present in large numbers and both entrances, take care not to disturb the bees. The bees will be more prevalent on hot days.

The reserve itself is abundant in flora species, a real mecca during wildflower season.

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(08) 9956 6670

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Time / Duration

30 minutes

Length

1.3km return

Trail Access

4WD access along Cockleshell Gully Road

Trail Start

Cockleshell Gully Road picnic area, 50km NE of Jurien Bay which is 220m (2.5hours) north of Perth

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Trail End

When to go

Wildflower season August to September

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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

Hazards & Warnings

Large number of bee hives and ticks present in this area

Prohibited items

No firearm, pets or wood fires.

Facilities

  • Car Park
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
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Today Apr 20, 9:38pm

24°C

Feels like 24°C

Max 32°

Min 22°

Precipitation: 0%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 8.54km/h SW

8-day forecast

Mon

32°

22°

Tue

28°

18°

Wed

34°

22°

Thu

29°

21°

Fri

31°

20°

Sat

26°

21°

Sun

27°

22°

Mon

25°

19°

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Mark Little

Reviewed 2 Sep 2016, 8:38pm

Excellent!! Kids love it. Long tunnel where it becomes pitch black for lights off spooky fun with the kids. Cool in summer and a waterway in winter!

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