Gunawar Walk

30 min to 45 min
20 min to 1 h

1.5 km
circuit

↑ 3 m
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Smooth & flat
Starting from the car park at the end of Bool Lagoon Access Road, Bool Lagoon, this walk explores Hacks Lagoon Conservation Park via the Gunawar Walk. Bool Lagoon and the adjoining Hacks Lagoon are among the largest and most diverse freshwater lagoon systems in Southern Australia, providing habitat for a wide range of wildlife and important drought refuge for many rare and endangered bird species. This short and easy walk follows a boardwalk to Hacks Island, then loops around the island past a range of wetland areas inhabited by a variety of birds, reptiles, frogs, water rats and aquatic insects. This loop consists of boardwalks and flat walking trails, suitable for prams, wheelchairs and all fitness levels. Toilets, barbecues and picnic facilities are located at the Bool Lagoon campground. The water levels in these seasonal wetlands vary, and during the summer months, the lagoons may be completely dry. Dogs are not permitted in this park. 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.
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Getting There
Transport options and directions
Start At the intersection of Gunawar Walk & Bool Lagoon access road (-37.1025299,140.7173572)
Mode Car
DirectionsFrom Riddoch Highway, A66, Naracoorte Lucindale Council.
  • Turn on to Bool Lagoon Road then drive for 6.3 km
  • Turn sharp right onto Bool Lagoon access road and drive for another 3.5 km
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Track Notes
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At the intersection of Gunawar Walk & Bool Lagoon access road Start heading along Gunawar Walk (a footpath).
After another 295 m veer left, to head along Gunawar Walk.
After another 890 m continue straight, to head along Gunawar Walk.
Continue another 295 m to find at the intersection of Gunawar Walk & Bool Lagoon access road at the end.
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Gunawar Walk


Grading
Class 1/6
Smooth & flat
Length 1.5 km
Time 30 min to 45 min
Quality of track Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
Gradient Flat, no steps (1/6)
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)
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