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2015 KALBARRI discover wildflowers • unique coastal scenery • inland gorges www.kalbarri.org.au ####$ Luxury Accommodation • Luxuriously-appointed two-bedroom spa apartments • One-bedroom executive spa suites • Studio rooms • Rooms serviced daily (except Sundays and public holidays) • Self-contained with dishwashers and private balconies with barbecues • Central Kalbarri town location • Edge Restaurant open for breakfast and dinner • King beds, flat screen TVs, electronic key card entry doors, Foxtel • Pool, spa, giant chess, room service, gym, wireless internet • Conference room Bookings: 1800 286 155 www.kalbarriedge.com.au Phone: (08) 9937 0000 Porter St, Kalbarri E: [email protected] Edge Restaurant a fine dining experience • Open 6 days dinner, 7 days breakfast • A la carte with licensed bar • Yummy big Kalbarri breakfasts • Quality wines, cocktails and boutique beers • Functions, parties, meetings and weddings All welcome! Phone: 9937 0000 www.kalbarriedge.com.au E: [email protected] Entry via Edge Resort, Porter St, Kalbarri Kalbarri to Kalbarri Welcome The Murchison River is the second longest river in WA, at 820 Kalbarri is a picturesque seaside town located 590km north of Kalbarri National Park Perth, midway along Australia’s Coral Coast. kilometres long and Kalbarri National Park covers an area of 186,000 has a catchment area The town itself is located at the mouth of the Murchison River, hectares, the rugged terrain and relative seclusion 2 (larger an ideal playground for families to relax, swim, fish and of 82,000km of the park attracts thousands of visitors each year. than Tasmania) snorkel in the clear, blue waters. The experienced hiker to the simple holiday maker Surrounded by National Park, Kalbarri offers dramatic inland are catered for with access to 14 different sites gorges, magnificent coastal scenery and a variety of wildlife throughout the area. and wildflowers. The township of Kalbarri is encircled by two distinctly different Humpback whales grace our coastline seasonally and landscapes. East of town are inland river gorges with rock adventure tours suitable for all types of visitors are on offer, formations as old as 400 million years, the south features towering making Kalbarri the perfect holiday choice. ocean cliffs plummeting to the waves below. The roads to the coastal sites are sealed and suitable for all Kalbarri Visitor Centre is the first place to The population vehicles, except for Pot Alley which is not suitable for caravans or visit when you arrive. Located in the main motorhomes. The roads into the inland gorge sites at Hawk’s Head street of town, here you can book tours, in Kalbarri is and Ross Graham are also sealed, and there are shade shelters, accommodation and coach transport under 2,000 toilets and picnic facilities. The first 12km of the road to the Z-Bend with our friendly staff, plus find all the but can swell Jetty jumping and Loop area is sealed with the remaining 19km unsealed and local information on sightseeing, walk to 7,500 in accessible to most traffic including two-wheel drives. trails and what to see and do in the area. Photographs contributed by: Martial Fatton, Katrina peak season Downes, Samille Mitchell, Tracy Grosvenor, Marc Russo We recommend to check with the visitor centre for current road and Grant Ward. conditions as heavy rainfall can close this road. Fourways Gorge River gorges 4 www.kalbarri.org.au 5 Information Seasons General Murchison River sunset Emergency Services By Coach Kalbarri has many first rate volunteer emergency Transwa services Kalbarri 3 days a week from Perth. Kalbarri enjoys a warm Mediterranean climate services including fire, ambulance and marine Phone 1300 662 205 or visit www.transwa.wa.gov.au with refreshing afternoon ocean breezes, each season providing its rescue, with a fully equipped health centre. own unique experience. Integrity Coach lines offer services from Perth to Department of Parks & Wildlife, Kalbarri.... 9937 1140 Exmouth. A shuttle must be pre-booked, as this Doctor’s Surgery ........................................... 9937 1159 service does not travel into Kalbarri Township. Phone Summer: Winter: June to August Fire ............................................................................. 000 1800 226 339 or visit www.intergritycoachlines.com.au December to February Heathlands explode into a Kalbarri Shire Office ...................................... 9937 1409 A warm time of year with an kaleidoscope of colour with Health Centre ............................................... 9937 0100 By Car Travelling with dogs average overnight the onset of wildflower season, bringing clear skies Police, Kalbarri .............................................. 9936 3000 Kalbarri is a 6 to Plenty of river and beach temperature of 19°C and a with a maximum of 22°C Ranger, Kalbarri ....................................... 0429 341 203 7 hour drive areas are designated for daytime temperature average daily and 10°C overnight. from Perth via dog exercise. Dogs are not of 33°C. Traditionally a very Honey myrtle St John Ambulance................................................. 000 A great time for hiking, the Brand permitted within Kalbarri busy period with swimming, State Emergency Service, Kalbarri ............. 9937 2398 caravanning and wildflower Highway and National Park, however a barbecues and water Taxi............................................................. 0419 371 888 viewing. North West short stay dog minder is activities popular pastimes. Visitor Centre................................................. 9937 1104 Coastal available. Summer maximums can reach as high as 45°C, so please be Voluntary Marine Rescue............................. 9937 2112 Highway. An prepared. Spring: September to Vet (visiting) ................................................... 9964 2828 alternative route is to travel Tune in... November the Indian With Humpback whale Tourist Radio 88FM Autumn: March to May Ocean Drive. season in full swing and Kalbarri Auto Centre & Cars 4U2 Hire Spirit Radio 104.5FM A transition from hot summer average daytime Red FM 102.9 days to balmy blue skies with temperatures of 26°C, Service and repairs to all makes and models ABC 106.1FM little wind and stunning days, Kalbarri is alive during • Tyre sales and repairs often the most popular time of September and October, • RAC batteries the year for visiting. Perfect with November quietening fishing weather and ideal time down for the shrewd traveller Humpback whale • Caravans & trailers for a family holiday. seeking solitude. • Motorbikes • Marine engines & outboards Tips for Caravanners • Car hire A free dump point is located in the light industrial area, adjacent to • 24-hour towing & recovery service the Shire depot, Porter Street. Proudly owned & operated by Camping in car parks and road stops is not permitted within the Glen & Deanne Hancock town site or Kalbarri National Park. Fines may apply. Ph: (08) 9937 1290 or 0403 017 956 Atkinson Cres, Light Industrial Area Long vehicle parking is located at various points along the foreshore, all within walking distance to the visitor centre. E: [email protected] Blue Holes 6 www.kalbarri.org.au 7 Murchison rose KALBARRI COASTAL CLIFFS Gantheaume Bay Blue Holes KALBARRI Fish Habitat Protection Area (FHPA) no-fishing zone, INDIAN good snorkelling RD OCEAN SIPHON Siphons Beach RD LUFF Cliffs Jakes Bay B BRIDGEMAN Coastal R Jakes Point D Wittecarra Inlet Rainbow Jungle A popular fishing spot believed to be the site where D Cinema Parrotiso Dutch sailors were marooned in 1629 as punishment RE Natural Bridge Eagle Gorge Mushroom Rock Nature Trail for their involvement in the Batavia mutiny. Red Bluff Beach This lookout is a short walk from As you take in views from the Class 3, 3km loop Banksia Red Bluff the carpark where visitors can Eagle Gorge lookout, watch for This loop trail takes you on a Red Bluff to Beach Trail enjoy stunning coastal views. seasonal whales and seabirds contrasting journey of discovery. (Gaba Gaba Yina): 700m Be on the lookout for marine while listening to the pound of Informative signage along the path Mushroom Rock life, including whales and the waves below. For anyone takes you back 400 million years to Nature Trail 3km loop walk Rainbow Valley Eco Flora dolphins. seeking a little extra, take the a time when Australia was known Estate stepped rocky path to discover as Gondwanaland and marine life a secluded beach that’s well ruled the planet. See a range of Pot Alley worth the effort. rock formations from worm tubes to The Bigurda Boardwalk EXPLORER AVE round boulders and banded 43 Class 1, 1.2km return colours of sandstone layers. At Eagle Gorge STILES RD This raised boardwalk Bigurda Trail dawn or dusk witness kangaroos connects Island Rock to Shell feeding amidst the coastal heath DRIVE Class 3, 8km one-way, 16km return House Grandstand, accessible and rocky outcrops, the ocean Bigurda is Nanda for a small from either carpark. A shaded never being far from sight. shelter along the way provides kangaroo also known as the Bigurda Trail: Y a stunning place to sit, relax euro. Connecting Eagle Gorge 8km walk (3.5hr one way) GRE and enjoy the views over the to Natural Bridge, this sandy trail Red Bluff Lookout Eagle Gorge to Natural Bridge horizon. Continue on to the provides stunning coastal views Class 2, 500m E KALBARRI with great photo opportunities. G Birgurda Trail. OR Red Bluff has an elevation point that is E NATIONAL PARK This unique walk offers a vast G the highest in the area. With 100m of Dogs are not allowed array of wildflower species from soaring cliff face, this iconic landmass 12km winter through to the end of Island Rock can be seen from various locations ShellhouseShellhouse spring. Dolphin pods are a GrandstandGrandstand around Kalbarri. The resilient Island Rock was common sight as well as once part of the shoreline, humpback whales. Some parts Pederick Lookout now standing as a solitary ‘sea have uneven surfaces with stack’ against the forces of loose stones, hugs the coastline Class 1, 300m 4 the ocean. Viewing platforms and is close to the clifftop – Interpretive signage located along this are a short distance from the watch your step.