About this place
A 260m walk from the parking area through low dense shrublands leads to Sepulcralis Hill Lookout. You will find scenic views across the Hamersley River Valley with its pale yellow cliffs of spongolite. If you look to the west, there are the sharp peaks of the Whoogarup Range (395m). Beyond that are the three central peaks of the Barrens Range including Woolbernup Hill, Mid Mount Barren (454m) and Thumb Peak (510m), the highest peak in the park.
If you look to the east you'll see a rugged outline of East Mount Barren (311m) and the broad Eyre Range which summits at Annie Peak (457m). Sepulcralis Hill was named after the graceful weeping gum (Eucalyptus sepulcralis), which grows only on quartzite hills on the eastern side of the park. Sepulcralis Hill is also home to several stunning wildflowers, such as the crimson-flowered Barrens regelia, which are also quartzite specialists.
The weeping gum was given the name sepulcralis, which means ‘of the tomb’, because this forlorn-looking species was thought to be ideal for cemeteries. However, its delicate form makes this eucalypt a very distinctive and delightful feature in the wide, rolling landscape.
Please clean footwear and equipment at the start and finish of any walks you do in natural areas to prevent the spread of Phytopthora dieback
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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Make the Esperance Promise
While travelling in and around Esperance, make a promise to embrace the elements of this land and ensure your visit is sustainable and respectful. Make the Esperance Promise.
Please note, campfires are not permitted at any of the campgrounds in national parks.
Facilities
Lookout/Deck
Activities
Bushwalking
Picnicking
Plants, wildlife and fungi
Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Sepulcralis Hill.
Traditional Owners
We recognise and acknowledge Goreng, Menang and Wudjari people as the Traditional Owners of Fitzgerald River National Park.
