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Coastal Plain Walk Trail is a 52km, grade 4 hike in Yanchep National Park, Western Australia. This hike typically takes 3 days to complete.

Length: 52km

Duration: 3 days

Grade 4 (Hard)

Style: One Way

Start: McNess House

End: Neaves Road

Location: Yanchep National Park

State: Western Australia

Nearby town: Yanchep

From state capital: 60km

Latitude: -31.54657601

Longitude: 115.68375795295735

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Hike Overview

This three day, 52 kilometre walk between Yanchep National Park and Neaves Road, in the Melaleuca Conservation Park, traverses the National Park as well as the inland coastal plain. There are three overnight campsites along the way.

The trail is marked with posts bearing either blue emus or emu footprint symbols.There are sections that overlap with the Ghost House Trail, the Rose Trail and the Cockatoo Trail. The distances for the various sections are: The vegetation provides colourful wildflower displays over winter and spring. The track is sandy underfoot and has extensive sections without tree cover. Trail bike riders often use the track, contributing to its degradation and vigilance is required. The overnight shelters are three sided, with a rainwater tank, toilet and fire ring. It is possible that there may be no water in the tanks. Check with the ranger. Access trail at Yanchep National Park 50km north of Perth or Neaves Road, Carabooda, 60km (one hour) north of Perth. Please register at the visitor centre.

Track Grade

Grade 4 (Hard) - Challenging Walks for Experienced Walkers: Grade 4 on the AWTGS signifies challenging walking tracks. Bushwalking experience is recommended for these tracks, which may be long, rough, and very steep. Directional signage may be limited, requiring a good sense of navigation. These walks are suited for experienced walkers who are comfortable with steeper inclines, rougher terrain, and potentially longer distances.

Tips

Start Point: McNess House Yanchep National Park, 60km (one hour) north of Perth

End Point: Neaves Road

Region: Yanchep National Park, Perth

For more information, a location map and GPS file please visit Trails WA.

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Coastal Plain Trail Walk (52km)

Total distance: 50172 m
Max elevation: 91 m
Min elevation: 12 m
Total climbing: 842 m
Total descent: -786 m

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