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Wanamalu Trail, Cape Peron, Shark Bay

Bush Walk
Trail difficulty
Easy to moderate – soft sand can make it hard going in summer
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 3.6km
  • Est. time 1-3 hours
  • Return
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The drive to the northern tip of Francois Peron National Park goes through sections of very soft sand and requires a high clearance 4WD with low range capabiity. Cape Peron with its vivid red dunes, white beaches combined with blues seas and blue skies make a great end point. To really appreciate the raw natural beauty of this special place, there is a short walk through dunes to a couple of lookouts.

In spring, wildflowers paint the dunes in colour and the air is full of birdsong. If the wind is not whipping up whitecaps, you have a great chance of seeing a passing parade of marine life. The whole terrestrial and maritime combination makes a breathtaking sight, well worth the effort of getting there. 

Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery Centre

1300 367 072

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Here is everything you need to know before visiting this trail.

Time / Duration

1 hour

Length

3.6km return

Fees

National Park Fees

Trail Access

Drive, Bus or fly to Monkey Mia. 4WD to Francois Peron National Park.

Trail Start

Cape Peron, 50km from Denham which is 826km (9 hours) north of Perth

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Trail End

Skipjack Point

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When to go

May to November

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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).

Additional information

Easy to moderate – soft sand can make it hard going in summer

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Biodiversity

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions undertakes 1080 baiting at this location to reduce the impacts of feral cats and foxes on native wildlife. 

Meat baits containing 1080 poison are laid in or around this area on an ongoing basis. 1080 is poisonous to humans and will kill domestic cats and dogs. Please leave your pets at home or prevent them from entering this area.

For further information contact your local Parks and Wildlife Service office or visit Western Shield.

Facilities

Bush Camping nearby. Full facilities in Denham and Monkey Mia

  • Camping
  • Car Park
  • Public Toilet
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Today Apr 23, 4:44am

20°C

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Max 28°

Min 19°

Precipitation: 0%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 5.52km/h S

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