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Eaton Foreshore Walk is a 5km, grade 1 hike in Watson Reserve, Western Australia. This hike typically takes 1.75 hours to complete.

Length: 5km

Duration: 1.75 hrs

Grade 1 (All Abilities)

Style: One Way

Start: Dare Cove

End: Eaton Foreshore Park

Location: Watson Reserve

State: Western Australia

Nearby town: Eaton

From state capital: 168km

Latitude: -33.309592

Longitude: 115.719473

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Hike Overview

Eaton Foreshore Walk is an easy 5 kilometre return circuit following the Collie Riverbank through attractive natural salt marsh vegetation. The southern side of the walk takes in bushland with paperbarks, peppermint trees and sheoaks and follows the flow of the river.

Birdlife frequenting the area includes pelicans, kingfishers and musk ducks and there are often bottlenose dolphins in the river. Areas of interest include the Eaton Foreshore Park and the Watson Street Reserve where gazebo shelters, tables and toilets are provided. There are several elevated lookouts along the way and designated dog exercise areas where pets can be let off the lead for exercise.

Track Grade

Grade 1 (All-abilities) - Perfect for Families and Beginners: Grade 1 on the AWTGS represents the easiest walking tracks, perfect for families with young children or those new to bushwalking. No prior experience is required. These gentle walks feature a flat, even surface with no steps or steep sections. They are suitable for wheelchair users with assistance due to the even terrain. The total distance of a Grade 1 walk is typically no greater than 5 kilometers, making them a comfortable and manageable option for all ages and fitness levels.

Tips

Start Point: Dare Cove, Eaton

End Point: Eaton Foreshore Park, Eaton

Region: Bunbury, South West

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

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Eaton Foreshore Walk (5km)

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About the region

Bunbury is a port city in Western Australia, south of Perth. It's known for wild bottlenose dolphins that often swim close to the beach at Koombana Bay. Nearby is the Dolphin Discovery Centre and the Leschenault Inlet, with calm waters and parkland rich with mangroves and birdlife. Bunbury's western coastline spans popular Back Beach and Wyalup-Rocky Point, with its basalt rock formations.

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