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Vancouver Lookout and Heritage Walk Trail, Frenchman Bay
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Trail Start
Get directionsVancouver Rd, Frenchman Bay, 20km (20 minutes) from Albany which is 5 hours south of Perth.
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Vancouver Lookout and Heritage Walk Trail is a 1.8km loop.
Trails WA supports the seven principles recommended by Leave No Trace Australia for minimising your impacts when using the trails.
Learn moreAbout Vancouver Lookout and Heritage Walk Trail, Frenchman Bay
The Vancouver Lookout & Heritage Walk Trail is a 1.8km loop trail in Torndirrup National Park providing awe inspiring coastal views overlooking Frenchman Bay.
Step back in time as interpretive signage takes you back to when Captain George Vancouver explored the turquoise waters and sandy beaches of the southern side of the Sound.
Highlights of the walk include the wreck of the Elvie, Vancouver Springs and the ruins of the Norwegian Whaling Station.
Albany Visitor Centre
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Here is everything you need to know before visiting this trail.
Time / Duration
1-3 hours
Length
1.8km loop
What To Pack
Group A (Urban trails or short trails near facilities) required.
What To Pack
Group A (Urban trails or short trails near facilities)
- Full large water bottle per person.
- Sun hat or bike helmet (compulsory in WA).
- Sunglasses, sunscreen (30+) and insect repellant.
- Clothes to suit the activity and potential weather conditions (See suggestions below).
- Binoculars and camera (optional).
Trail Start
Vancouver Rd, Frenchman Bay, 20km (20 minutes) from Albany which is 5 hours south of Perth.
Trail End
Vancouver Rd, Frenchman Bay
Bush Walk
Grade 2
No bushwalking experience required. The track is a hardened or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps. Walks no greater than 10km. Suitable for families with young children.
Facilities
- Car Park
- Dog Friendly
- Lookouts
- View Platform
Best time of year
June to November for whale sightings and wildflowers.
Trail Access
Road 2WD
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Frenchman Bay Beach
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The wreck of the Elvie
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