10 Best Hikes in Western Australia
Western Australia is a vast state, covering over 2.6 million square kilometres, and that means there is a vast amount of amazing scenery to explore. Luckily we have a range of hiking trails throughout the various forests, deserts, beaches and rivers that make up a biodiverse and magical section of the world.
Bigger than most countries, it takes a while to visit all that Western Australia has to offer (I'm still planning trips after living here for 40 years), but I've selected what I think are the best hikes from all over WA. There are still some wonderous parts of the state I want to visit, so this list will evolve as I continue my travels.
If you're planning a trip to Western Australia, welcome, and I hope you enjoy your stay.
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Le Grand Coastal Trail
Cape Le Grand National Park
Length - 21.0km (One Way)
Location - Australia's Golden Outback
Best Time - August to November
Linking up a series of the best beaches in the world, with the wildflower filled granite headlands that provide excellent views over the landscape, this hike is stunning from start to finish.
Mount Bruce | Punurrunha
Karijini National Park
Length - 10.8km (Return)
Location - Australia's North West
Best Time - May to August
The second tallest point in Western Australia, and located in the rugged Karijini National Park, the walk trail to the summit of Mount Bruce is a must do for adventurers visiting the area.
Sullivan Rock to Monadnocks
Monadnocks Conservation Area
Length - 15.5km (Return)
Location - Perth Hills
Best Time - July to November
Nestled in the Darling Scarp to the east of Perth, and taking in a section of the world famous Bibbulmun Track, this tough hike sees you scale two large granite hills and traverse through some beautiful Jarrah Forest.
Bald Head Walk Trail
Torndirrup National Park
Length - 13.0km (Return)
Location - Australia's South West
Best Time - April to November
A short drive from the centre of Albany on the South Coast, the walk out to the end of Bald Head provides a mix of great views, wildflowers, whale watching and rugged beauty.
Loop Walk
Kalbarri National Park
Length - 10.9km (Loop)
Location - Australia's Coral Coast
Best Time - May to September
Exploring the ancient gorges of the Murchison River Valley near the coastal town of Kalbarri, the Loop Walk immerses you into the diverse fauna, flora and landscapes of this timeless land.
Toolbrunup Peak
Stirling Range National Park
Length - 4.3km (Return)
Location - Australia's South West
Best Time - March to November
The second tallest of the day hikes in the Stirling Range, Toolbrunup Peak is the biggest challenge thanks to a steep ascent through several boulder fields, but the views from the top are more than worth it.
Yonga Trail
Lesueur National Park
Length - 27.8km (Loop)
Location - Australia's Coral Coast
Best Time - June to October
Exploring an area rich in diversity, and filled with amazing scenery, the Yonga Trail can be tackled as a one day adventure, or an overnighter if you stay at the walkers only campsite located on the loop trail.
Hakea Trail
Fitzgerald River National Park
Length - 23.5km (One Way)
Location - Australia's Golden Outback
Best Time - March to November
A hidden away part of the state that is home to some of the best flora in the world, the Hakea Trail takes you along the wild coastline of Fitzgerald River, with plenty of variety to take your breath away.
Warren River Loop Trail
Warren National Park
Length - 11.8km (Loop)
Location - Australia's South West
Best Time - March to November
Take a stroll through the towering Karri Forests near Pemberton, as you descend down to the fungi-filled banks of the Warren River, before rising up the valley on one of the best trails in the South West.
Eagle View Walk Trail
John Forrest National Park
Length - 17.1km (Loop)
Location - Perth Hills
Best Time - May to November
The premier trail within John Forrest National Park in the Perth Hills, you'll experience a variety of scenery ranging from babbling brooks to Wandoo Woodland, to tranquil forest.
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