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Woodlands Walk Trail is a 2.6km, grade 1 hike in Yanchep National Park, Western Australia. This hike typically takes 1.5 hours to complete.

Length: 2.6km

Duration: 1.5 hrs

Grade 1 (All Abilities)

Style: Return

Start: McNess House Visitors Centre

End: McNess House Visitors Centre

Location: Yanchep National Park

State: Western Australia

Nearby town: Yanchep

From state capital: 55km

Latitude: -31.54651797

Longitude: 115.6840742

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Hike Overview

This 2.6 kilometre walk is ideal for anyone who would like a "taste" of the Yanchep National Park, not too haRoad but good enough to see and appreciate the local habitat. It is especially great for families with children, starting from the McNess House Visitor Centre.

This 2.6km walktrail heads south from the McNess House Visitor Centre and is a real little treasure of Yanchep National Park. Dwindling through coastal woodlands, which support a diverse range of trees including banksia, tuart, marri, stunted jarrah, sheoak and small pockets of paperbark, this walk is ideal for anyone who would like a "taste" of the local wildlife. During spring

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: Trail starts at McNess House Visitor Centre in Yanchep National Park, 55km (50 minutes) north of Perth

End Point: Trail ends at McNess House Visitor Centre

Region: Yanchep National Park, Perth

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

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Woodlands Trail Walk (2.6km)

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Woodlands Trail Walk (2.6km)

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Woodlands Trail Walk (2.6km)

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24/03/2022, 05:23

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