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West Mt Barren

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Enjoy sensational views of the park and Fitzgerald coast from West Mount Barren.

Queelup (place of the rock sheoak) is the Aboriginal Noongar name for this pale grey quartzite peak at the western end of the iconic Barrens Range. A walk to the ridgeline midway up the northern slope or to the summit is rewarded with sweeping views of the park and coast. 
The view takes in Gordon Inlet, Trigelow Beach, Point Ann and the distant outline of the central Barrens - Mid Mount Barren and Thumb Peak. On a clear day the Stirling Range (over 100km to the west) may be visible.

Botanical treasures
The peak and rolling plains below are blanketed in a diversity of plants that will delight nature lovers. Sixty-two plant species are found only in Fitzgerald River National Park, with a further 48 species more or less confined to the park. These include the Barrens regelia (Regelia velutina) and Barrens clawflower (Calothamnus validus), which grow only on the quartzite ridges and peaks of the Barrens Range. On the approach to West Mount Barren you will also discover the exquisite Quaalup bell (Pimelia physodes) and the Royal hakea (Hakea victoria), the park’s most famous and certainly most striking plant.

Your safety:
Cliff Risks are significant in this park.

Caring for the park:
Please clean footwear and equipment at the start and finish of any walks you do in natural areas to prevent the spread of Phytopthora dieback.

Height: 355m Distance: 1.7km return (allow 1 to 2 hours return) Trail Classification: Class 4 Moderately difficult.  For more information visit TrailsWA.

Getting There

You can get to this site by: Two-wheel drive

GPS: -34.2108, 119.434

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Site Activities:

Bushwalking
No dogs allowedNo drinking water available
Activities
  • Bush Walking

    Height: 355m Distance: 1.7km return (allow 1 to 2 hours return) Trail Classification: Class 4 Moderately difficult

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Fitzgerald River National Park - West Mt Barrren
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