Bunker Bay Circuit

Starting from Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse Car Park, Naturaliste, this return walk takes you on a circuit, visiting Whale Lookout and Shelley Cove. The trail offers visitors superb views of the Indian Ocean and a chance to see migratory whales between September and November. There are incredible limestone and granite formations to observe, along with views of Geographe Bay. Additionally, there is a heritage museum with a small $5 fee in the lighthouse. The vegetation through the walk consists of wind-pruned Marri and coastal heath. There can be certain sections that have gentle hilly sections and steps along the walk. 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	(-33.5394483,115.0218697)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Bussell Highway, 10, Busselton. Turn on to Causeway Road then drive for 1.5 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Causeway Road and drive for another 360 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Queen Street and drive for another 135 m Turn left onto Albert Street and drive for another 8 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Caves Road and drive for another 13.4 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 10.8 km Keep right and drive for another 510 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 305 m veer left.
	After another 325 m turn right, to head along Bunker Bay Walk Trail.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An additional side trip to Whale Lookout that offers views of the Indian Ocean and a chance to see migratory whales between September and November. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn sharp left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 490 m continue straight, to head along Bunker Bay Walk Trail.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An additional side trip to Shelley Cove, where you can swim. To start this optional side trip turn sharp left here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 690 m continue straight.
	After another 650 m turn left.
	After another 305 m come to the end.

An additional side trip to Shelley Cove, where you can swim.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 165 m come to the viewpoint (20 m on your left).
	After another 10 m continue straight.
	After another 230 m continue straight. After another 75 m come to a picnic table.
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 480 m to the main route.

An additional side trip to Whale Lookout that offers views of the Indian Ocean and a chance to see migratory whales between September and November.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 60 m come to a viewpoint. The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 60 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Bunker Bay Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	2.8 km
Time	45 min to 1 h 15 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
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)

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Weather Forecast
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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.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:10am to 4:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 12 [Extreme]
  
  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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