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Take at least two litres of drinking drinking of litres two least at Take conditions. weather the Walk Trail (orange makers). (orange Trail Walk ❑ Wear sturdy, comfortable footwear and clothing to suit suit to clothing and footwear comfortable sturdy, Wear road and walk north into the park via the Yaberoo Budjara Budjara Yaberoo the via park the into north walk and road Wanneroo Road, along Yanchep Beach Road. Cross the the Cross Road. Beach Yanchep along Road, Wanneroo at the McNess Visitor Centre. Visitor McNess the at 3. Disembark at the second bus stop 700 metres from from metres 700 stop bus second the at Disembark a family member. Alternatively, use the WALKSAFE register register WALKSAFE the use Alternatively, member. family a ❑ Leave detailed information about your walking plans with with plans walking your about information detailed Leave 2. Take the bus from Clarkson to Yanchep. Yanchep. to Clarkson from bus the Take conditions before setting off. setting before conditions (terminus). of Environment and Conservation office about the trail trail the about office Conservation and Environment of 1. Take the train from Perth Central to Clarkson Station Station Clarkson to Central Perth from train the Take ❑ Check with Yanchep National Park or the local Department Department local the or Park National Yanchep with Check Perth to Yanchep National Park National Yanchep to Perth and beyond and Walker’s checklist Walker’s Getting there by train or bus or train by there Getting Yanchep National Park Park National Yanchep Above Above Above Above . Walk trail shelter trail Walk Bushwalkers enjoying the park. the enjoying Bushwalkers walking Wild about Wild Above Boomerang Gorge, Dwerta Mia Walk Trail. Above Wetlands Walk Trail. Above Coastal Plain Walk Trail. For thousands of years people have been visiting the area now Trail marking and maps known as Yanchep National Park to experience its natural treasures. Using the trail guide Do not solely rely on the trail marking to get you through. ‘Wild about walking’ is an easy-to-follow bushwalking guide They have come to immerse themselves in rich cultural heritage, Trail markers have been set in both directions so, if you to enjoy the picturesque wetlands and, more recently, to see designed to help you select the right trail and plan your walk, so lose sight of the trail, turn back to confirm your last known limestone caves and a koala colony. you have a safe and enjoyable experience. marker. Today you can also discover the wilder, more natural parts of this Trails have been marked and colour-coded so they are easy to find park by stepping out on one of the many walk trails the park has and follow. Trail access and users to offer. The trails featured in this guide have been categorised into the Starting points for each walk trail are indicated on the map Wetlands, woodlands, wildlife following groups: overleaf. • Short walks (one to two hours) and wildflowers Trails in this guide have been purpose built for walkers only. • Day walks (two to eight hours) This trail guide has nine bushwalks to choose from, all designed Horses, mountain bikes and motorcycles are not permitted to to suit a variety of age groups, interests and fitness abilities. • Overnight hikes. use these trails. You can start your bushwalking adventures with a 30-minute Best times to walk stroll through Boomerang Gorge or put on a backpack and take How hard are the walks? a challenging three-day journey from Yanchep National Park to Trail grading The best seasons to walk in Yanchep and the northern Melaleuca Park. Swan Coastal Plain are autumn, spring and winter. It is not Each trail has been selected to showcase the unique biodiversity • Easy — well-formed trails, suitable for people of all ages and recommend that you walk the medium to challenging trails of the northern Swan Coastal Plain. We hope you enjoy the ‘Wild fitness levels (up to two hours). in summer months unless you are well prepared or are an about walking’ trails as much as we have enjoyed creating them. • Medium — trails that are suitable for people with a medium experienced bushwalker. Happy walking! level of fitness. Some undulating ground (two to four hours). • Challenging — suitable for regular, well-equipped bushwalkers who are able to walk up to 20 kilometres per day. Terrain and surfaces may vary (more than four hours). Below Carnaby's cockatoo and Yanchep Rose. Below Wetlands Walk Trail. PLEASE NOTE: The walking times stated above are only a guide. Walking times will vary, depending on your level of fitness and walking experience. The trails are graded according to their level of terrain, distance and the time they take to walk. The average walking time is based on 2.5 kilometres per hour. Walking safely Trail facilities Bushwalking is an adventure activity that can involve a high degree of Campsites exertion and natural hazards. While the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) has made every effort to provide safe, well- Please use campsites to minimise your impact on these defined trails, you are ultimately responsible for your own safety and conservation areas. the members of your walking group. Each overnight campsite marked on the map has the following To ensure your safety, plan your walks carefully and seek advice if you facilities: are unsure of the challenges or hazards that you might encounter • sleeping shelter (sleeps up to 12 adults) along the way. • rainwater tank • three tent sites Please register with ‘Walk Safe’ at McNess House Visitor Centre in • picnic tables Yanchep National Park before starting your walk (phone: 9561 1004). • unisex bush toilet • fire ring Planning your walk The shelters are available to walkers on a first-come-first-served Whether it is a two-hour stroll or a demanding three-day hike, your basis. No guarantees are given that there will be space in the sleeping journey will be better with planning and preparation. Follow the basic shelters, so walkers are advised to carry a tent on all overnight hikes. guidelines: Organised walking groups are asked to be courteous to other walkers Above Walkers should stay on existing tracks. • Don’t overestimate your capabilities. Understand your physical and share the sleeping space in the shelters. limitations and those of your walking group. Fires—cooking, wild and prescribed Tread lightly • For longer walks, develop a route plan. Always leave details of your walking plan with a family member. To preserve the environment you are asked to use a camp (fuel) To minimise the impact of trampling vegetation, bushfires and • Familiarise yourself with the area and the facilities. stove. They are less likely to cause a fire and are faster, cleaner trail erosion, we ask you to adopt our ‘low impact’ codes. and easier to use in wet weather. Lighting fires is forbidden from November to March. • Tread lightly Safety in numbers Stay on the established trails, tracks and roads. Taking short If you must light a fire: Don’t walk alone! No matter how good your preparation, accidents cuts or zig-zagging creates new (unwanted) tracks. • Use the concrete fire-rings provided. and incidents can occur. • Keep the fire small. • Pack it in and pack it out • Have at least four people in your group so that two can go for • Use only dead wood on the ground for kindling. Carry out all your rubbish and waste. Do not burn, bash or help and one can remain to attend to an injured person. • Never leave a fire burning – put it completely out before bury. • If you are walking in a group, always accommodate the lowest leaving the campsite. • Stop the deadly spread level of fitness and never leave that person unsupervised. Each year the DEC carries out a prescribed burning program Prevent the spread of the dieback disease Phytophthora • Nominate two group leaders, preferably the people with the most to reduce the risk of wildfires and enhance biodiversity. When cinnamomi killing our native plants by brushing your shoes bushwalking and map-reading experience. burning is in progress, please use the diverted tracks.