The opening day of Western Australia's premier coastal trail — from the Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse through wildflower heathland and along dramatic Indian Ocean coastline.

Stationen dieser Tour (10)

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   Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse The Cape to Cape Track runs 135 kilometres along the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge — a dramatic limestone coast where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet. Day 1 heads south from Cape Naturaliste through coastal heathland. No permit required. Carry at least two litres of water — sources are scarce. Be aware of snakes, particularly dugites and tiger snakes, in the coastal scrub.
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   Whale Lookout From June to December, southern right whales and humpback whales migrate along this coast. The lookout provides elevated views of the Indian Ocean — on a good day, whale spouts are visible offshore. The coast here is ancient limestone, eroded into headlands, caves, and natural arches.
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   Bunker Bay Descent The trail descends to Bunker Bay — a sheltered crescent of white sand considered one of Western Australia's finest beaches. The sand is composed of ground limestone and shell — brilliantly white and fine-grained. Swimming is possible here; the bay is sheltered from the predominant swell.
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   Shelley Beach A rocky beach with rock pools teeming with marine life — sea anemones, hermit crabs, and small octopus. The limestone platforms are ancient coral reef, uplifted by tectonic forces. The coastal vegetation is Banksia woodland — unique to southwestern Australia and globally recognised as a biodiversity hotspot.
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   Eagle Bay The trail follows the coastline past Eagle Bay — named for the white-bellied sea eagles that hunt along the cliffs. The heathland is spectacular in spring (September-November) when hundreds of wildflower species bloom simultaneously. Western Australia has more wildflower species than any other comparable region on Earth.
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   Rocky Point Lookout A granite headland providing views north and south along the coast. The Indian Ocean stretches to the horizon — the next landmass to the west is Madagascar, 6,000 kilometres away. The sense of remoteness and scale is unique to the Western Australian coast.
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   Yallingup Beach Approach The trail descends through peppermint woodland to the approach to Yallingup. The Noongar people have inhabited this coast for over 40,000 years — the name Yallingup means "place of love" or "place of caves" in the Noongar language.
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   Yallingup Surf Break Yallingup is one of Australia's premier surf breaks — the reef creates consistent, powerful waves that attract surfers from around the world. The beach is framed by limestone cliffs and backed by karri and jarrah forest.
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   Ngilgi Cave Entrance The limestone coast is honeycombed with caves — Ngilgi Cave is the most accessible, with stalactites, stalagmites, and flowstone formed over 500,000 years. The cave is significant to Noongar culture; the name refers to a spirit who defeated an evil spirit inside the cave.
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    Yallingup Camp Area The first day ends at Yallingup — accommodation ranges from campgrounds to luxury resorts. The Margaret River wine region surrounds the track; world-class wineries are within easy reach. The sunset over the Indian Ocean from the Yallingup headland is unforgettable.

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