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Tagon Coastal Trail, Cape Arid NP

Tagon Coastal Trail3 Cape Arid Np Kate Harding +4 Gallery
Bush Walk
Trail difficulty

Difficult walk. Sandy beach and exposed granite sections. Trail unmarked.

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 14km
  • Est. time Half day
  • Return
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Tagon Coastal Trail starts at the eastern end of Yokinup Bay at the mouth of the Thomas River. Depending on the time of year and if the river is broken through to the ocean, walkers may have to wade through the river to access the start of the walk from the picnic area car park. A great location to spot a number of different bird species including Hooded Plovers, Crested Terns and Oyster Catchers. The trail offers spectacular views of the coastline and a great vantage point for watching migatory whales (July- October).

The walk takes you up a moderately steep incline over exposed granite around a number of headlands traversing through coastal heath where emus can be spotted. The trail can be sandy with granite outcrops to cross and is unmarked apart from where the vegetation has been trimmed to delineate the path or the occasional wooden marker peg across the granite outcrop. Where the trail follows the beach it is unmarked and walkers should follow the tide line. Walk trail surface consists of natural pavements made up of rock material including exposed granite, gravel and beach sand. Some parts of the track may be eroded after heavy rain.

Esperance Parks and Wildlife Office

(08) 9083 2100

Esperance Parks and Wildlife Office

(08) 9083 2100

Esperance Visitor Centre

(08) 9038 1555

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Time / Duration

4 - 6 hours

Length

14km return

Fees

National Park fees

Trail Access

To access the trail turn down Thomas River Road an unsealed road off Merivale Road.

Trail Start

Western end of Yokinup Bay, Cape Arid National Park 125km (1.5 hours) east of Esperance

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Trail End

Eastern end of Kennedy beach

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When to go

All year round

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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

Difficult walk. Sandy beach and exposed granite sections. Trail unmarked.

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Hazards & Warnings

Trail surface is natural pavements of sand, gravel and rock with steep edges so caution is advised. Stay clear of waters edge.

Prohibited items

No pets or bicycles

Facilities

  • BBQ Facilities
  • Camping
  • Car Park
  • Lookouts
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
More tips for being Trail Ready

Today Jan 23, 9:00am

34°C

Feels like 32°C

Max 43°

Min 25°

Precipitation: 0%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 8.7km/h N

8-day forecast

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43°

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Sat

39°

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Sun

42°

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Mon

37°

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Tue

27°

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Wed

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Thu

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