Western Australia
Cape to Cape Track- "Access for more" track- Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse- Dunsborough
photos below
Thank you very much to Neil, Parks and Visitor Services Leader, Department of Environment and Conservation for all of the trail specifics and the great photos!
- currently, the 2.2 km of trail from Sandpatches Carpark to Cape Naturaliste is paved/sealed
- soon, a total of 3.5 km of trail from Sugarloaf Rock Carpark to Cape Naturaliste should be paved/sealed
- the trail is considered accessible with assistance
- average grade is 2 to 4%; maximum slope is 8%
- minimum trail width is 1.5 meter
- views of the Indian Ocean and Sugarloaf Rock
- enjoy whale watching August to October and look for schools of salmon in March
- no entry fee
- at this time, there is no accessible restroom at the Cape Naturaliste Carpark but plans are underway to build one
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Cape to Cape Track- Ellensbrook to Meekadarabee Falls
- 1 km paved trail
- entry fee for homestead
- accessible restroom
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Big Brook Dam- Rainbow Trail, Pemberton
thank you to Peter from the Western Australian Visitor Center
- 4.2 km flat, accessible trail around the reservoir in Karri Forest
- I received conflicting information stating the trail is paved and it's not. If you try it, please let me know!
- wheelchair accessible fishing platform and bird observation platforms
- watch for kangaroos! As an American, I think it would be unbelievably cool to see a kangaroo while hiking!
- no entry fee
- accessible restroom
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Busselton Jetty
phone: +61 8 9754 0900
directions - Queen Street in Busselton
- 1.8 km wooden jetty (longest in the southern hemisphere)
- accessible Underwater Observatory at end of pier
- no entry fee
- accessible restrooms
- observatory has free admission for the Interpretive Center & Eco Museum and offers tours for AUD $22.50 for adults and AUD $13.00 for children (aged 3-14)
-Thank you to Melanie from Western Australia who sent in a review stating that she found it to be "very bumpy and windy." Also, the jetty is "very long and seemed to take ages to get there, but underwater observatory was worth it."
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