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A 64-year-old English tourist made a dash for help after his 54-year-old girlfriend became ill while walking a trail in extreme heat near Kalbarri on Wednesday afternoon but when paramedics found her under a tree she had already died. Sgt Michael Tite said the woman may have been the victim of heat exhaustion, with temperatures of more than 40C combining with high humidity to create extreme conditions in Kalbarri National Park. The couple had left Kalbarri at 9am and driven to the park where they began an 8km loop walk trail about 9.30am. Sgt Tite said the woman had become disoriented and incoherent about halfway along the trail and the man returned to the car to drive to the airport and raise the alarm. Droneuseshouldnot

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Kalbarri Skywalk. Kalbarri Planning your visit the park is easily accessible Located 590km north of Perth, and all roads are sealed. Situated at the mouth of the makes the perfect base for your Kalbarri Murchison River, but visit. Spectacular wildflowers can be found all year, for the best wildflower experience, plan your visit between winters are mild Although Kalbarri August and October. to 20°C, summers with temperatures ranging between 10°C Be aware that when conditions can be hot, dry and windy. town, temperatures can be much more are hot in Kalbarri extreme in the park, reaching up to 50°C. The cooler months are the most comfortable for exploring the park. In the plan to visit the park early morning or late warmer months, afternoon. Hiking in the river gorge is not recommended over the hotter months of November to March inclusive. is closed from 7am and During this period, the Loop Trail overnight hikes are not permitted. Services and facilities call 000 but the app will provide you with GPS location details. Toilets, lookouts, walk trails and picnic facilities are provided lookouts, Toilets, in the park. Bring adequate drinking water as none is available in the park and mobile phone reception can be variable. Although no camping is permitted, a range of See the Kalbarri accommodation is available in Kalbarri. Visitor Centre for more information and bookings. Download the free Emergency+ app before your visit which can be used in the event of any emergency to call for assistance. be able to If there is no mobile phone coverage you WILL NOT Wildflowers, Kalbarri National Park. National Park. Kalbarri Wildflowers, Below left Tourism WA. Photos – DBCA, Alice McGlashan/Sallyanne Cousans Photography, Cover Ph (08)99640901 Geraldton WA 6530 201 ForeshoreDrive First floor, TheForeshore Centre Midwest Regional Office Fax (08)99371437 Ph (08)99371140 Kalbarri WA 6536 Ajana-Kalbarri Road Kalbarri National Park Parks andWildlife Service Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions More information shop.dbca.wa.gov.au. Wildlife Serviceoffices, Kalbarri VisitorCentreandonlineat two andfourweekholidaypassesareavailableatParks and Day passescanbepurchasedatparkentrystations.Fiveday, Visitor fees Shield baits, whicharelaidthroughouttheparkaspartof disturb wildlifeandarealsoatriskofpoisoningfromfox Pets arenotallowed destroy thehabitatofnativeanimals. the park.Discardedscrapsattractferalpigsandgoats, which Be clean. appliances anywhereinthepark. Stay cool.Don’tlight fires. Caring forthepark Information current atMarch 2020. This publication isavailableinalternative formatsonrequest.

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inKalbarri NationalPark. Theycan Visitorsmayusetheirowngas 2.0 Logo Design Ph (08)99371104 Kalbarri WA 6536 Grey Street Kalbarri Visitor Centre dbca.wa.gov.au Ph (08)9219 9000 Kensington WA 6151 17 DickPerry Avenue State Headquarters Western The Nanda Aboriginal people are the traditional owners of They welcome visitors who respect National Park. Kalbarri cultural and natural heritage. the park’s Skywalk (kaju yatka) Skywalk offers Located 37km from town, the Kalbarri breathtaking views of the Murchison River gorge and its spectacular surrounding landscape. Float on air as you take a thrilling walk out along two cantilevered viewing platforms that some top holiday above the gorge. Take hang in mid-air 100m photos and enjoy refreshments from the environmentally friendly kiosk. Discover how the gorge formed millions of years ago and learn about the local Aboriginal Nanda people. See how many Australian native animal sculptures you can find and maybe discover a fossil or two at this world class tourism attraction. Coastal cliffs From the coastal cliffs you can see a bewildering array of limestone capped, sandstone formations created by the Experience these tireless process of erosion by wind and water. sensational panoramas at a variety of lookouts just a short, easy stroll from the carpark at Red Bluff, Eagle Gorge, Grandstand, Alley and Natural Bridge. The colourful coastal Island Rock, Pot vistas are particularly breathtaking on sunset. Enjoy the coastal views as you amble along the boardwalk between Natural Bridge and Island Rock. Learn about the fascinating fossils to be found or along the walk between Mushroom Rock and Rainbow Valley Alley. enjoy the serenity of a secluded beach at Pot Caring for country

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AUSTRALIA Please return unwanted brochures todistribution points. National Park Visitor guide rri National Park Photo – Alice McGlashan/Sallyanne Cousans McGlashan/Sallyanne – Alice Photo cake’ of red and white bands that make up this sandstone. Ancient fossils can be seen in these exposed layers throughout the park, making it one of the most accessible places in the world to see tracks of some of the earliest animals to walk on land. Often seen at Hawks Head lookout this rare black-flanked rock-wallaby is bouncing back from the brink with careful park management. Photography The many and varied features of the 186,000ha provide visitors with an array of National Park Kalbarri can marvel at spectacular things to see and do. You admire the unique beauty river gorges and sea cliffs, of the peak springtime wildflowers and learn how the park protects rare native animals. River Gorge The spectacular scenery of the Murchison River gorge is the Hidden result of many millions of years of geological activity. beneath the vast sandplain lies the ancient Tumblagooda Sandstone that formed 400 million years ago. The river has and carved worn away this sandstone over millions of years, out a stunning 80km gorge, to reveal the magnificent ‘layer Kalba 1 Malleefowl Trail Walk Trails of Kalbarri National Park Distance: 1.5km loop Heat stress can kill Summer heat Legend can be extreme and Allow: 1 hour Class 3 Kalbarri National Park Sheltered picnic table temperatures can rise Begins 100m along the walking path to the Major sealed road Kiosk sharply in the gorge. lookout at Meanarra Hill. Carry and drink 3 to 4 Minor sealed road Toilets litres of water per person Walking track Lookout For your safety and to per day when walking. 2 protect the rock formation, Red Bluff to Beach Trail please do not sit beneath Wear loose long sleeved Entry fees Universal access (Gaba Gaba Yina) or climb Nature’s Window. clothes and a hat. Avoid Ranger station Walking track the heat of the day and hike early in Distance: 700m one-way Class 3 Nature’s Window No caravans or trailers Bushwalking the morning. Allow: 20 minutes r e v 7 i R The Loop Skywalk - Kaju Yatka to Shark Bay, Denham n 8 o s i h 6 0 3 6 c r

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Distance: 8km one-way Class 3 Distance: 6km return Class 4 Class 1 Well defined walk trail with a firm, even Allow: 3 hours Allow: 2 to 4 hours surface and no steep sections or steps. Suitable Class 1 for all levels of experience and fitness. Class 2 Easy, well defined trail with a firm surface. May include gentle hill sections and Class 2 occasional steps. Suitable for all levels of experience and fitness but may present difficulties for people with mobility impairments. Class 3 Moderate trail with clear directional Trail can be rocky with loose and uneven surfaces. Join Begins Z Bend carpark. Descends to the river from Z Bend. signage. You may encounter minor natural at Island Rock for a shorter route along a boardwalk to Class 3 hazards such as short, steep sections, steps, shallow water crossings, and unstable or slippery surfaces. Natural Bridge. 10 Z Bend Lookout A good level of fitness is recommended. Distance: 1.2km return 7 Class 4 Limited directional signage and difficult Nature’s Window Allow: 1 hour Class 3 Distance: 800m return sections. You may encounter natural hazards Class 4 such as long steep sections, water crossings, and Allow: 30-45 minutes Class 3 unstable or slippery surfaces. A good level of fitness and bushwalking experience is recommended. Class 5 No directional signage and very difficult sections. You may encounter natural hazards Class 5 such as long, steep sections and climbs, water crossings, and frequent unstable or slippery surfaces. Only Begins Z Bend carpark. Leads to a spectacular lookout over the very fit and experienced bushwalkers should attempt. river gorge. Overnight river gorge hikes – Class 5 Begins Loop carpark. Stunning views of the Murchison 11 Z Bend River Trail River Gorge can be seen through a natural rock 'window'. Allow four days of intense hiking to cover the Distance: 2.6km return 38km route through the gorge from Ross Graham to The Loop. There are no marked trails and river Allow: 2 hours Class 4 Class 5 8 The Loop Trail crossings will be necessary. Two-day gorge hikes Distance: 9km loop may be made from Ross Graham to Z Bend or from Z Bend to

Allow: 3 to 5 hours Class 4 The Loop. More information should be obtained from the park office before making these hikes.

Overnight hikers please note: • Overnight hikes are not permitted during warmer Begins Z Bend carpark. Expect loose rocks, steep descents and months November to March inclusive. ladder climbs. • Due to the hazardous terrain, groups undertaking overnight hikes should consist of at least five experienced people. This is the smallest group 12 Ross Graham River Trail considered self-sufficient in an emergency. Distance: 700m return • Overnight groups must register at the park Begins Loop carpark. Steep in sections with uneven Allow: 30 minutes Class 3 headquarters before making the trip. surfaces. Hike before 7am November to March. Begins Ross Graham carpark. Provides the easiest • All rubbish must be carried out of the gorge. access to the river in the park.