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Red Bluff

We recognise and acknowledge Nanda people as the Traditional Owners of Kalbarri National Park.

The northern-most coastal lookouts in the park have great views south along sandstone cliffs and north beyond the town of Kalbarri to the 200km expanse of the Zuytdorp Cliffs.

No dogs

Park entry fee

Red Bluff
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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.

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Visitors walking along bitumised path overlooking Red Bluff beach
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View of Red Bluff beach and coastline from lookout
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Rugged coastline at Red Bluff beach with contrast of red rock and blue water.
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Aerial view of carpark at Red bluff beach
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Carpark at Red Bluff beach
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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.

Need to know

No dogs

No pets allowed

Park entry fees apply

Standard park entry fees apply for Kalbarri National Park.

Site access

The main lookout is about 530m from the designated, accessible parking bay and, apart from the last few metres where there are steps, the path way is wheelchair accessible.

Parking

One accessible parking bay is provided in the sealed parking area which has room for 25 vehicles and two long vehicles.

Toilets

No toilets at this location. Follow Leave No Trace principles.

Accessibility

More accessibility information for Red Bluff

Park office / Contact

Geraldton Parks and Wildlife Office

Phone: (08) 9964 0901

Contact this office by email

Location

Australia's Coral Coast
Geraldton

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

Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional owners throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.

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