Cape Naturaliste Whale lookout

Starting from Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse Car Park, Naturaliste, this return walk takes you to the Cape Naturaliste Whale lookout. It offers you stunning open views of the Indian Ocean and the rock formations beneath the lookout throughout the year. If you visit the area between September and November, it is possible to see the migrating whales. You can bring your binoculars and see how these kind giants traverse through the vast ocean. There are also informative signs regarding the whales and their migration routes at the lookout. The walk is suitable for most fitness levels and families with children as most of the track is paved with boardwalks. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	At the intersection of Cape to Cape Walk Trail & Cape Naturaliste Road (-33.5394096,115.0198874)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Bussell Highway, 10, City Of Busselton. Turn on to Bussell Highway then drive for 1.6 km At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Caves Road and drive for another 13.3 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Caves Road and drive for another 120 m Continue onto Caves Road, 250 and drive for another 1.7 km At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Seymour Boulevard and drive for another 175 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dunsborough Place and drive for another 130 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Naturaliste Terrace and drive for another 2.2 km Turn right onto Cape Naturaliste Road, 250 and drive for another 11 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From Cape Naturaliste lighthouse Car Park (roughly 250 metres southeast of Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse), walk towards the white “Exploring Cape Naturaliste” sign. Take the reddish paved track (on your left) that goes through the bushes. Head along the said track to continue along Cape Naturaliste Whale Lookout Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Cape to Cape Walk Trail & Cape Naturaliste Road Start heading along Cape to Cape Walk Trail (a footpath). Find the car park at the start. Find the toilet at the start. Find the cafe at the start. Find the sign at the start.
	After another 125 m (at the intersection of Cape to Cape Track & Cape to Cape Walk Trail) turn right (a walking track).
	After another 560 m veer left.
	After another 170 m veer right. After another 230 m continue straight. After another 9 m pass the sign (on your left). After another 125 m come to "Whale Watch".
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 1.2 km to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Cape Naturaliste Whale lookout

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	2.5 km
Time	45 min to 1 h 15 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 0 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	0 m	[toilet]

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  Wednesday 8 January
  
  Mostly clear.
  
  Mostly clear. Winds southerly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the late evening.
  
  Thursday 9 January
  
  13°C → 27°C
  Mostly sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then tending southeast to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the middle of the day. Overnight temperatures falling to around 12 with daytime temperatures reaching 25 to 33.
  
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  Friday 10 January
  
  15°C → 27°C
  Partly cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower near the south coast, near zero chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then tending southerly 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching 25 to 30.
  
  Saturday 11 January
  
  16°C → 26°C
  Cloud clearing.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog in the south. Slight chance of a shower near the south coast in the morning. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Light winds becoming west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 15 with daytime temperatures reaching 25 to 31.
  
  Sunday 12 January
  
  15°C → 26°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower near the Southwest Capes, near zero chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming west to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Monday 13 January
  
  16°C → 25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Tuesday 14 January
  
  14°C → 26°C
  Partly cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Wednesday 15 January
  
  13°C → 28°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
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