Cape to Cape Map Section 4
Contos – Cape Freycinet
One of the most scenic sections of the Cape to Cape Track weaves through coastal heathland along the cliff-tops above Contos Beach. Wildflowers are abundant in spring, and walkers may inadvertently flush a kangaroo from its resting spot, surprising both!
One of the most scenic sections of the Cape to Cape Track weaves through coastal heathland along the cliff-tops above Contos Beach. Wildflowers are abundant in spring, and walkers may inadvertently flush a kangaroo from its resting spot, surprising both!
Boranup Forest
The protected shade of the karri forest on the leeward side of the ridge is a contrast to the windswept cliff-tops and beaches. Much of this forest was cut in the 1890s when a thriving timber industry existed in the area. The mature regrowth is now well over 100 years old, however, and supports a varied and colourful understorey of climbers, shrubs and herbs.
The protected shade of the karri forest on the leeward side of the ridge is a contrast to the windswept cliff-tops and beaches. Much of this forest was cut in the 1890s when a thriving timber industry existed in the area. The mature regrowth is now well over 100 years old, however, and supports a varied and colourful understorey of climbers, shrubs and herbs.
Boranup Beach
The wide sweep of Boranup Beach stretches for 7 km north of Hamelin Bay and can prove a challenge for walkers. However, the sand is generally firm underfoot for much of its length, allowing time to contemplate, while listening to the surf and soaking up the scenery.
The wide sweep of Boranup Beach stretches for 7 km north of Hamelin Bay and can prove a challenge for walkers. However, the sand is generally firm underfoot for much of its length, allowing time to contemplate, while listening to the surf and soaking up the scenery.
Hamelin Bay Jetty
The jetty was built in 1882 and extended in 1898 to facilitate the export of timber from the Karridale mills. The port was exposed to the north west winds, however, and after several major shipwrecks, including three vessels in one storm on July 22, 1900, it was abandoned a few years later.
The jetty was built in 1882 and extended in 1898 to facilitate the export of timber from the Karridale mills. The port was exposed to the north west winds, however, and after several major shipwrecks, including three vessels in one storm on July 22, 1900, it was abandoned a few years later.