Access to nature south of Perth

Grated floor panels of the viewing platform at The Gap allow a see-through view of the surging water 40m below while the solid pathway and viewing area of the Natural Bridge provide a less exposed view of the coast. There are designated parking bays and the maximum gradient on the concrete paths is 1:14. Google Street View - The Gap and Natural Bridge. Parks and Wildlife Office Albany, (08) 9842 4500.

The 600m structure of the Tree Top Walk has six 60m long spans with 1:12 gradient. It takes you into the forest canopy 40m above the ground. There are designated parking bays and sealed paths with gradients up to 1:14. The unisex accessible toilets, shop and education centre are about 50m from the parking area. Complimentary wheelchair and stroller hire is available. Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk, (08) 9840 8263. 

The following sites in Fitzgerald River National Park have designated parking, unisex accessible toilets and sealed paths to lookouts and picnic areas - Four Mile Beach, Barrens Beach, Barrens Lookout, East Mount Barren and West Beach, Hamersley Inlet, Cave Point and Point Ann. Google Street View - Mamang Walk Trail; Hakea Walk Trail; Mount Maxwell; West Mount Barren; Barrens Lookout; East Mount Barren; Point Ann; St Mary Inlet Campground; Four Mile Beach Campground; Mylies Beach and Hamersley Inlet Campground. Parks and Wildlife Office Albany, (08) 9842 4500.

Barna Mia has parking, gravel paths throughout the site, an accessible centre and toilets. Tours of the animal sanctuary operate several times per week beginning after sunset. There is a tour fee, with concessions. Parks and Wildlife Office, Narrogin, (08) 9881 9200.

A sealed path from the parking area at Mount Frankland leads to a shelter which provides cover from the weather. The lookout is a further 80 metres on a sealed path with no steps. There are unisex accessible toilets close to the parking area. Parks and Wildlife Office Walpole, (08) 9840 0400.

A 3.8km sealed walk trail starts at Cape Naturaliste and undulates gently downhill with a gradient up to 1:12. The trail has about 1km of timber boardwalk with seats along the way and no steps. There are designated parking bays and unisex accessible toilets at both ends of the trail. Parks and Wildlife Office Busselton, (08) 9752 5555. 

The large sealed parking area at Bluff Knoll has designated parking bays, unisex accessible toilets and a shelter. Accessible paths and grated walkways with seats provide access around the parking area. Google Street View - Bluff Knoll. Parks and Wildlife Office Albany, (08) 9842 4500. 

Lucky Bay has a parking area with designated bays, unisex accessible toilets and picnic shelters. It is possible to drive on the beach. Check with the ranger about surface conditions and tides. Parks and Wildlife Office Esperance, (08) 9083 2100.

There is a 500m sealed loop trail that takes you past the ‘Wilderness Wall of Perceptions’ at Swarbrick. It slopes to a maximum gradient of about 1:12 with no steps. There is a parking area and unisex accessible toilets. Parks and Wildlife Office Walpole, (08) 9840 0400.