Vancouver Lookout and Heritage Circuit

Starting from the dirt car park on Vancouver Road, Frenchman Bay, this walk takes you on a circuit in Torndirrup National Park. This walk offers visitors chances to observe the wildlife and enjoy the open coastal views. You can visit the area between June and November to observe the migratory whales and wildflowers. The walk itself overlooks the Frenchman Bay. It is also possible to travel back in time and get information about the history of the area from the interpretive signage. The area also hosts the wreck of the Elvie, Vancouver Springs and the ruins of the Norwegian Whaling Station for the enthusiasts to observe. The path is mostly flat, with only gentle hilly sections. 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	(-35.0940949,117.9435582)
Mode	Car
Directions	From South Coast Highway, 1, Lockyer. Turn on to Hanrahan Road then drive for 2.4 km Turn right onto Frenchman Bay Road and drive for another 17.8 km Turn left onto Vancouver Road and drive for another 470 m Turn right and drive for another 40 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the car park at the start. Find the viewpoint at the start.
	After another 40 m turn right.
	After another 690 m turn left.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This little side trip takes you to a viewpoint closer to Whalers Beach and the ocean. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 500 m continue straight.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This side trip will take you to the northwestern end of Whalers Beach. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 175 m turn sharp left.
	After another 95 m continue straight. After another 110 m continue straight.
	After another 4 m come to the end.

This little side trip takes you to a viewpoint closer to Whalers Beach and the ocean.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 40 m come to the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 40 m to the main route.

This side trip will take you to the northwestern end of Whalers Beach.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 6 m continue straight. After another 255 m continue straight.
	After another 15 m turn right, to head along St Georges Crescent. After another 20 m continue straight, to head along St Georges Crescent. After another 15 m turn right. After another 40 m continue straight.
	After another 45 m turn right. After another 50 m come to the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 440 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Vancouver Lookout and Heritage Circuit

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	1.6 km
Time	30 min to 1 h

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) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Albany Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
  
  Monday 28 April
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Partly cloudy. Winds southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  12°C → 21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog inland. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then tending east to northeasterly in the middle of the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:10am to 2:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 4 [Moderate]
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  13°C → 24°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to around 11 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  15°C → 26°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending north to northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  18°C → 25°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers in the west, medium chance elsewhere. Winds northerly 15 to 25 km/h turning northwesterly 30 to 45 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to around 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  16°C → 20°C
  Showers. Windy.
  90% chance of rain
  2 → 15mm
  
  Showers. Windy.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  11°C → 19°C
  Shower or two. Becoming windy.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Shower or two. Becoming windy.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  14°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Western Australia Parks Alerts
  When planning and before starting your trip please check WA Park Alerts System for anything that may impact on your plans.

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