Christmas Rock Circuit

Starting from Apex Park on Wandoo Crescent, Wongan Hills, this walk takes you on a circuit just outside Wongan Hills. This walk is historically prominent, and the signage along the path gives information about the natural and cultural history of the reserve. Reach the Christmas rock and enjoy the open views after you walk alongside the wildflowers that are a feast for the eye. It is possible to visit the area throughout the year, but the most spectacular time is between July and October. The rocky sections of the walk can get slippery after rainfall; please take care and wear proper shoes. 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	(-30.8870922,116.7188488)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Great Northern Highway, 95, 360, Waddington. Turn on to Waddington-Wongan Hills Road then drive for 11.5 km Turn right onto Toodyay-Bindi Bindi Road, 50 and drive for another 390 m Turn slight left onto Waddington-Wongan Hills Road and drive for another 35.2 km Turn right onto Wongan Road, 115 and drive for another 290 m Turn left onto Wandoo Crescent and drive for another 470 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 30 m pass the playground (15 m on your right). After another 85 m continue straight. After another 65 m veer left.
	After another 140 m continue straight.
	After another 85 m turn right.
	After another 185 m veer right. After another 155 m continue straight.
	After another 580 m turn left. After another 350 m continue straight.
	After another 230 m continue straight.
	After another 270 m turn left. After another 105 m continue straight.
	After another 80 m continue straight. After another 30 m turn right.
	After another 110 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Christmas Rock Circuit

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	2.5 km
Time	40 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 (2/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Wongan Hills Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  Mostly clear.
  
  Clear. Winds easterly 15 to 20 km/h.
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  13°C → 28°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds easterly 15 to 20 km/h tending northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h before dawn then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:40am to 2:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  14°C → 30°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds northeasterly 25 to 35 km/h tending northerly 20 to 30 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  14°C → 28°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the far southwest in the afternoon and evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds northerly 25 to 35 km/h tending northwesterly during the day then decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to around 14 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  14°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers in the far southwest, medium chance elsewhere. Winds northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h increasing to 35 km/h before turning southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to around 15 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  8°C → 21°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  8°C → 24°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  11°C → 27°C
  Cloud clearing.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Cloud clearing.
  
  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.

Weather Forecast

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