Whale Trail, Augusta
Overview
An ideal vantage point to spot the migrating Humpback Whales from June to August. The trail goes from the Blackwood River mouth to the Augusta boat harbour in Flinders Bay.
Whale trail
Photo Credit: Pelusey Photography
About the Trail
There are not many trails around where you can enjoy the health benefits of walking and see a few surfacing humpback whales, right whales and dolphins, sometimes at the same time. Augusta near Cape Leeuwin in WA's south west has one such trail.
Overlooking the scenic and wild Flinders Bay, walkers should lookout for the telltail spray of breathing whales. If you are really lucky, you could witness some whale action in the form of breaching and tail slapping acrobatics. The walk itself partly follows a formed trail and some road. The route goes through the caravan park at Flinders Bay and there is directional signage. The walk takes about 1.5 hours, depending on how often or long you stop for whales.
Need to Know
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Time
1 to 2 hours -
Distance
6km return Length is 6km. -
Trail Start
Corner of Chaudiere Place and Albany Terrace, Augusta, 315km (3.5 hours) south of Perth -
Trail End
Augusta Boat Harbour on Leeuwin Road -
Degree of Difficulty
Easy - Suits majority of fitness and experience levels.
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What to Pack?
Group A (Urban trails or short trails near facilities) required.
- Full large water bottle per person.
- Sturdy shoes
- Sun hat or bike helmet (compulsory in WA)
- Sunglasses, sunscreen (30+) and insect repellant
- Clothes to suit the activity and potential weather conditions
- Binoculars and camera (optional)
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Best Time of the Year
June to August to see whales -
Facilities
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Access to the Trail
Drive or bus to Augusta -
Trail Contact
Augusta Visitor Centre
Telephone: (08) 9758 0166
Email: welcome@margaretriver.com
Web: http://www.margaretriver.com/visitor-centres/
