About this park

Gathercole Nature Reserve has superb displays of wildflowers in spring and boasts amazing natural rock sculptures on the granite outcrop. There are many different vegetation types and rare flora present. Follow a 2.2km loop trail to explore the granite rocks and vegetation, and for scenic views into the distance across the surrounding farmland. Ensure you take plenty of water with you as none is available at this park.

Safety information

Plan when to visit. Read this safety information about bushwalking. Consider travelling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life! 

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Walk trail through Gathercole Nature Reserve
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The granite outcrop at Gathercole Nature Reserve
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Wattle in bloom on a cold Djilba day at Gathercole Nature Reserve
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4 people walking along the Gathercole Nature Reserve walk trail with canola fields in the distance
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Walk trail across the granite outcrop at Gathercole Nature Reserve
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Mosses, Drosera, and lemon-scented sun orchids growing on granite outcrop
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Lichen growing on Sheoak twigs and branches
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Walk trail at Gathercole Nature Reserve marked by yellow emu prints and small signs at ground-level
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Sheoaks at Gathercole Nature Reserve
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Mosses and lichen on granite outcrop under a cloudy sky
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Granite boulders and moss at Gathercole Nature Reserve
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Granite outcrop covered in lichen and moss with bright yellow canola field in the distance
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Picnic bench at Gathercole Nature Reserve
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Along the Gathercole Nature Reserve Walk Trail
Wattle in bloom on a cold Djilba day at Gathercole Nature Reserve
Gathercole Nature Reserve is surrounded by farmland
Walk trail across the granite outcrop at Gathercole Nature Reserve
Delicate mosses, sundews and lemon-scented sun orchids grow in abundance on the granite outcrop. Be careful where you tread!
Lichen on the twigs and branches
Gathercole Nature Reserve Walk Trail
Picnic area

Activities

Bushwalking

Picnicking

Plants, wildlife and fungi

Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded in Gathercole Nature Reserve.

Traditional Owners

We recognise and acknowledge Aboriginal people as the Traditional Owners of Gathercole Nature Reserve.

Attractions

Picnic bench at Gathercole Nature Reserve

Gathercole Picnic Area

Stop for a picnic while exploring the granite rocks and woodland of Gathercole Nature Reserve.

Trails

Walk trail through Gathercole Nature Reserve

Gathercole Reserve Walk Trail
Bush Walk
3.1 kilometres

Gathercole Reserve Walk Trail is a moderately easy, 3.1 kilometre trail through the Gathercole Reserve and over a large granite outcrop, near the wheatbelt town of Wongan Hills. The trail is clearly marked with a variety of natural surfaces and some short steep sections.

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Park boundaries are approximations only and should not be used for navigation or orientation purposes.