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Sepulcralis Hill

We recognise and acknowledge Goreng, Minang and Wudjari people as the traditional owners of Fitzgerald River National Park.

Sepulcralis Hill is a small inland hill with sweeping views across the Hamersley River valley.

No dogs

Park entry fee

Sepulcralis Hill
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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

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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!

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dense bushland with big blue skies near sepulcralis hill
Sepulcralis Hill
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views over dense bushland with hills in the background
Sepulcralis Hill
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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, Minang and Wudjari people as the traditional owners of Fitzgerald River National Park.

Need to know

No dogs

No pets allowed

Park entry fees apply

Standard park entry fees apply for Fitzgerald River National Park.

Site access

The trail is a 600m return, short, narrow and winding trail with some rocky uneven surfaces. 

Parking

No accessible parking. 

Toilets

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

Nearest accessible toilets are located at Cave Point on the coast and at Hamersley Inlet picnic area.

Park office / Contact

Albany Parks and Wildlife Office

+61 (0)8 9842 4500
albany@dbca.wa.gov.au

Location

Australia's Golden Outback
Esperance

Trails

Sepulcralis Hill, East Fitzgerald NP

Sepulcralis Hill

0.6km
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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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    Travelling in remote locations

    Bushfires and prescribed burns

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