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Lake Preston is a 2km, grade 1 hike in Yalgorup National Park, Western Australia. This hike typically takes 1.25 hours to complete.

Length: 2km

Duration: 1.25 hrs

Grade 1 (All Abilities)

Style: Return

Start: Preston Beach Road

End: Preston Beach Road

Location: Yalgorup National Park

State: Western Australia

Nearby town: Preston Beach

From state capital: 124km

Latitude: -32.87945138

Longitude: 115.6642219

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Hike Overview

This two kilometre return trail takes you around the edge of Lake Preston to a viewing platform at the water's edge which allows you to see some of the waterBirds that visit the area.

This easy out-and-back stroll along the lake shore passes through a fringing thicket of swamp paperbark. Part of the trail boRoaders one of the fairways of the local golf course and as you walk along it, you may see a number of kangaroos that inhabit the area. The lakes that characterise the park lie in the depressions between a series of coastal dunes. Reflecting this underlying structure, the ten lakes of Yalgorup National Park form three distinct lines parallel to the coast. Lake Preston is extremely elongated and lies closest to the coast. It extends 20km south to Myalup. The Car Park for the trail can be located about 10km along Preston Beach Road, just as you enter the township. Preston Beach Road can be accessed from the Forrest Highway.

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.

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Start Point: Preston Beach Road, Preston Beach, 124km (1 hour 20mins) south of Perth

End Point: Preston Beach Road, Preston Beach, 124km (1 hour 20mins) south of Perth

Region: Yalgorup National Park, Perth

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

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Lake Preston Walk (2km)

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