Indian Ocean Drive Hikes and Trails

Along the Indian Ocean Drive, you’ll find a mix of beaches, coastal cliffs, wildlife reserves, and national parks waiting to be explored

3 Bays Walkway
Greenhead | Grade 2 | 2.8km | No National Park Fees

This walk travels from South Bay to Dynamite Bay to Anchorage Bay or in reverse. Sit for a while at one of the lookouts and take in the views or climb down the steps to a tiny secluded beach for a swim in the warmer weather. There are several access locations with parking available, as well as picnic facilities at Cliff Park, Dynamite Bay and Morphitt Park. Find out more.

Ian Wilson Nature Trail
Badgingara | Grade 3 | 6.6km loop | No National Park Fees

Located in Badgingarra National Park. With wildflowers in bloom from August to November. The trails pass through sandplain and laterite breakaway country with dense, low scrub known as 'kwongan heath'. Find out more.

Turquoise Way Trail
Jurien Bay | 26.29m | No National Park Fees

This trail is a sealed track stretching along the coast from the Jurien Bay Marina to the Hill River Mouth. The trail passes the Jurien Bay Jetty and playground, Dobbyn Park foreshore and offers spectacular views of the coast. The trail is accessible at several points with both pedestrian access points and carparks for vehicles available. Find out more.

Lake Thetis
Cervantes | Grade 2 | 1.5km | No National Park Fees

This is an easy loop trail around the shores of Lake Thetis. It is one of only a few places in the world with living marine thrombolites, or ‘Living fossils’. The first 300m of boardwalk, which passes the best examples of thrombolites in the lake, is universally accessible. Find out more.

Badgingarra Art Trail
Badgingarra | 4.2km | No National Park Fees

Is a walk / cycle / art trail that starts opposite the Badgingarra Community Centre on the corner of North West Road and Brand Highway – park in the golf course carpark. raverse the local cemetery, before cutting through the golf course (so watch out for players and balls) stopping along the way to see art sculptures created by artist Natalie Tonkin and the local community. The plinth sculptures are a combination of metal, timber and clay, designed by hand to represent the Badgingarra community in all its diversity. Find out more.

The Dandaragan Way Drive
Dandaragan | Roughly 120km | No National Park Fees

The Dandaragan Way is a scenic drive from Regan's Ford, 1 hour and 25 minutes' drive north of Perth, and travel north through Dandaragan to Badingarra. The drive takes you through rolling hills and past running creeks, marri trees and historic buildings. Keep your eyes peeled for flocks of white corellas and cockatoos. Find out more. Find out more.

Emu Walk Trail
Nambung National Park | 1.2km | National Park Fees Apply

The walk trail begins at the Pinnacles Interpretive Centre and meanders 1.2 kilometres through the shifting yellow sands and towering limestone pillars that the park is famous for.

Vern Westbrook Walk
Badgingarra | Easy - Moderate | 3.2km | No National Park Fees

3 walks/ sections in total - ranging difficulty. Is a great place to explore the seasonal showcase of wildflowers, local history of Badgingarra and quirky community arts. Located 3.5km from Badgingarra on North West Road in Phoebes Reserve, there are 3 walks in total ranging from easy to a moderate 800m breakaway climb with sweeping views of the surrounding landscape.

Gairdner Trail
Lesueur National Park | Grade 3 | 1.8km | National Park Fees Apply

This is a relatively easy trail, mostly single track, firm sand or gravel, with a short sealed section to the Iain Wilson Lookout and a section of wide fire trail at the other northern end. Stunning views across to Mt Lesueur, Mt Michaud, down into the gully, out to the ocean and across the park. You can see for miles due to the low heathlands. You will see occasional stands of Wandoo and plenty of birdlife enjoying their space.

Yued Ponar Trail
Lesueur National Park | Grade 4 | 6km | National Park Fees Apply

This challenging trail can be accessed from the Cockleshell Gully picnic area off Cockleshell Gully Road. The trail winds its way through a diverse landscape featuring low heath, small sections of Wandoo woodlands, along winding creek lines and up several short, steep slopes to the top of Mt Peron where you are rewarded with spectacular views of the Lesueur NP, all the way to the Indian Ocean.

Yonga Trail
Lesueur National Park | Grade 4 | 26km loop | National Park Fees Apply

The Yonga Walk Trail, open March to November, in Lesueur National Park that leads hikers through hills, valleys and woodlands. Experience the unique and varied wildlife and wildflowers the park has to offer. This hike can be completed in one day for fit and experienced hikers (allow 8 hours), but you can take two days and stay overnight in the campground. There are boot cleaning stations at each entrance that you must use before stepping on the trail to prevent the spread of disease. Campground bookings essential.

Lesueur Trail
Lesueur National Park | Grade 3 | 3.5km loop | National Park Fees Apply

This trail takes you past some interesting land formations to the summit of Mt Lesueur in the Lesueur National Park. This walk showcases an abundance of wildflowers in spring, many of them unique to the area. The first 250m of the trail leads to the Wilson lookout and is wide and bituminized, suitable for prams and wheelchairs. The remainder of the trail is sandy and leads towards the flat top hill (mesa). The initial section is flat but then climbs up the slope of Mount Lesueur via switchback. The summit is across the top of the mesa on the other side to the ascent and rewards walkers with spectacular views.

Lesueur Scenic Drive
Lesueur National Park | 18.5km loop | National Park Fees Apply

The scenic drive trail loops around through the park from Cockleshell Gully Road and back to the same road. In spring, this trail is sure to delight with the vast array of wildflowers it takes you past. This bitumen scenic drive is a great way to enjoy the park’s many delights. Regular lay-bys provide opportunities to park and enjoy the scenery or take photographs.

The Pinnacles - Desert View Walk Trail
Nambung National Park | Grade 3 | 1.6km loop | National Park Fees Apply

From the Pinnacles Discovery Centre Car Park, follow the concrete path for about 200 metres until you reach the sign at the start of the trail. This 1.6 km trail is a great way to view this stunning landscape from a different perspective than the usual drive trail.

Comprised of firm yellow sand, the trail is mostly flat, with only a few gentle rises. It is well signed with emu footprint markers. From the highest point the views extend out across the desert to the Indian Ocean in the west. There is a viewing platform about 500 metres from the start of the trail.