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William Bay Trail William Bay Trail

Bush Walk

(+2)
Gravel, Adaptive
 in South West

  • 1-3 hours
  • 2.5 km
    • 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).
    • Mountain Bike Easy

      Recommended for beginner riders with basic mountain bike skills. Typically flowing, open trails on firm terrain with gentle gradients. Surface may be uneven, loose or muddy at times. Riders may encounter small rollable obstacles and technical trail features.

This shared-use trail between Elephant Rocks and Waterfall Beach in WA’s amazing Great Southern region is open to walkers, runners, cyclists, wheelchairs (to the lookout), adaptive cycles, and pushers.

View of Elephant Rocks from the William Bay Trail
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The views over Elephant Rocks and out over one of the states most magnificent coastlines are the major draw of this trail. A well-deserved ocean plunge is waiting for you at either end.

The first 200m of this trail from the Elephant Rocks carpark is sealed and accessible to all including wheelchairs and pushers. It takes you to a lookout high above Elephant Rocks with views out to the ocean beyond.

After this point, the trail becomes steeper as it winds its way along the coast between Elephant Rocks and Waterfall Beach. This is a dual use trail for hikers and cyclists and forms part of the Munda Biddi Trail. It's an easy cycle and a Class 2 trail for hikers. 

You can start at either Elephant Rocks or Waterfall Beach. Be aware that it is 2.5km ONE WAY. Unless you leave a vehicle at either end, you must be prepared to walk or cycle 5km. 

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Time / Duration

1.5 hours return walking, 20 minutes return cycling

Length

2.5km one way

Trail Start

Elephant Rocks carpark, William Bay National Park, Denmark

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Trail End

Waterfall Beach, Denmark

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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).

Visit Trail Tips for further information.

Mountain Bike

Easy

Recommended for beginner riders with basic mountain bike skills. Typically flowing, open trails on firm terrain with gentle gradients. Surface may be uneven, loose or muddy at times. Riders may encounter small rollable obstacles and technical trail features.

Visit Trail Tips for further information.

Additional information

From the Elephant Rocks end of the trail, the first 100m is sealed and accessible to all. After this point, the trail becomes steeper and unsealed. 

What To Pack

Hazards & Warnings

Check weather forecast, take plenty of water to avoid dehydration.

Facilities

Access for adaptive bikes, wheelchairs and pushers limited to the first 200m from the Elephant Rocks carpark.

  • Car Park
  • Lookouts
  • View Platform
  • Public Toilet
  • All accessible toilet facilities

Best time of year

The trail is accessible all year round as it is a hard surface. The best time for walking is during the cooler months between March - September.

Trail Access

2WD. 18km from Denmark. Off South Coast Highway, travel along William Bay Rd to Elephant Rocks or Waterfall Beach car park.

Prohibited Items

No pets
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2 trail goers have rated William Bay Trail as 3 out of 5!

We love to hear from people who've been on our Western Australian trails, so it would be most appreciated it if you wanted to leave a review.

Bruce Weiland

Reviewed 12 Dec 2022, 6:42pm

I did this in Oct 2022. It's a nice new sealed walking trail but, yes, not much scenery except nice wildflowers. I wonder if the trail could have followed the coast more closely, especially at the Madfish Bay end to save walking on the road from the inland trail to the car park on the coast to access Madfish Bay? But do watch for snakes. We saw 3! One at Elephant Rocks on the rocks and two across this trail. Probably dugites? But they just went on their way.
Chelle Fisher

Reviewed 1 Jun 2022, 8:14pm

I did have bigger expectations for this trail as there is less coastal views than I thought but nice enough.

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