About this place
The short walk trail from the parking area to the lookouts is sealed and easy going. Other features visible from here are Red Bluff Beach, Jake's Point, the mouth of the Murchison River and Meanarra Hill.
Just north of Red Bluff is Wittecarra Creek, believed to be the site of the first permanent landing of Europeans in Australia. In 1629 the Dutch East India trading vessel Batavia was wrecked on the Abrolhos Islands, southwest of Kalbarri. Following the wreck a small group of mutineers massacred 125 of the surviving men, women and children. Whilst most of the ringleaders were executed, two of the conspirators, Wouter Loos and Jan Pelgromm, landed on the mainland, near the mouth of Wittecarra Creek. Their ultimate fate is unknown.
Bluff to Beach Trail
The trail leads down to Red Bluff Beach from Pederick Lookout. Care is needed in steep sections and where the surface is slippery or unstable. Walk down and back up or arrange to meet a vehicle at the beach.
- Distance: 1.3km return from Pederick Lookout or 2km return from the parking area.
- Time: Allow 30-60 minutes return
- Difficulty: Class 4
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Safety information
Plan when to visit. Consider travelling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life!
Western Shield - The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions undertakes 1080 baiting at this location to reduce the impacts of feral cats and foxes on native wildlife.
Meat baits containing 1080 poison are laid in or around this area on an ongoing basis. 1080 is poisonous to humans and will kill domestic cats and dogs. Pets are not permitted in this park.
For further information contact your local Parks and Wildlife Service office or visit Western Shield.
Gallery
Facilities
Lookout/Deck
Activities
Bushwalking
Fishing
Scuba diving
Plants, wildlife and fungi
Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Red Bluff.
Traditional Owners
We recognise and acknowledge Nanda people as the Traditional Owners of Kalbarri National Park.