WA has some epic long-distance hikes where you’ll be travelling deep into some spectacular countryside for between two to seven days. RAC has compiled a list of these with some details. Click here to go the the website.
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RAC’s 12 Epic long distance hikes in WA
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The Life of PY
Perth Based Trails, Photography & Travel Blog Exploring Australia. This is a beautiful and very informative website showcasing some of WA’s best trails. Click here to visit the website.
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Cape to Cape
The Cape to Cape Walk Track runs for 123 kilometres along the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge, between the lighthouses of Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin in the far south west of Western Australia. It features spectacular coastal and forest scenery, a fascinating geology of cliffs, caves, headlands and rock formations and an ever-changing display of vegetation and …
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Trails WA
Trails WA Inc., is a not-for-profit association dedicated to enriching people’s trail experiences – by making it simple for all types of trail users to find and experience all types of trails, safely and sustainably. There is a wealth of information about all types of trails in WA Click here to visit their website.
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Bibbulmun Track Foundation
The Bibbulmun Track is one of the world’s great long distance walk trails, stretching 1000km from Kalamunda in the Perth Hills, to Albany on the south coast, winding through the heart of the scenic South West of Western Australia. Click Here to Visit their Bibbulmun Track Foundation website. There is a wealth of information and …
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Leave No Trace
Trails in WA have a leave no trace policy. The 7 Leave No Trace Principles are: Plan ahead and prepare Travel and camp on durable surfaces Dispose of waste properly Leave what you find Minimise campfire impact Respect wildlife Be considerate of others This means whatever you bring on the trail with you comes out …
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Ability of Participants
Many trails in WA have trail information available which will include the distance, estimated time, elevation and difficulty level. If you are organising a hike with a group of people you need to consider if the age and ability of the participants and the suitability of the trail. Ask yourself the following questions: Do any …
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Plan for Emergencies
Before you head out on your journey you need to make sure that you have some home based support. This is a person or people that know your hike plan in case of an emergency. If you are carrying a PLB (Personal Locating Beacon), this is probably the person who will receive the call for …
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Weather
Check the weather forecast for the trail location. WA can have extreme hot weather, bush fire, cold nights, tropical cyclones and flooding. Check the Bureau of Meteorology for weather forecast and warnings, emergency.wa.gov.au for current fire danger ratings, fire bans and current emergencies and advice.
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Permission
Make sure that you check who owns the land you intend to hike on, do you need permission? Are there entry fee’s? Are there conditions of entry? Do you need to notify the land manager of your hike? Is there any prescribed burns or seasonal hazards you need to be aware of? Is there any …
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