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Map of the Track

Click on the stars on the map to view photos and descriptions of features along the Track.

The Map is divided into five sections (as in the Cape to Cape Track Brochures). Go to the Accommodation & Services page for accommodation in each of these sections. 

Please note that this map is an overview only and is unsuitable for navigation.  Click on Track Facts for information about detailed Brochures and Guidebooks.





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. Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse - The Leeuwin Lighthouse was constructed in 1896 by Maurice Coleman Davies, famous for his timber empire at Karridale, from local stone quarried at the nearby Quarry Bay. Perched on a low promontory only 56 m above sea level, this lighthouse, at 39 m in height, is considerably taller than the one at Cape Naturaliste. This landmark, at the meeting point of the Indian and Southern Oceans, marks Australia’s most south westerly tip. Leeuwin Waterwheel - This waterwheel at Cape Leeuwin used to pump water from a nearby wetland up to the lighthouse-keepers’ cottages. Over years of disuse, it has slowly become encrusted with limestone, which has precipitated from the water-supply. The waterwheel marks the official end of the Cape to Cape Track, although most ‘end-to-enders’ regard the lighthouse door as the true start or finishing point. Quarry Bay - This low cliff is composed of tufa, a mineral deposit formed by the precipitation of calcium carbonate from water trickling down from swampland above. The overhanging, bell-like structures of the deposit are similar to formations found in the nearby caves of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge. They are formed in much the same way, though with the incorporation of light-loving algae and plant matter. Deepdene Campsite - Currently, four ‘wild’ campsites have been established along the Cape to Cape Track. Each has spaces for tents, a table and benches, toilet and rainwater-tank. Walkers may also use the National Park Campgrounds at Contos, Point Road and Boranup, and commercial caravan parks at Yallingup, Gracetown, Prevelly and Hamelin Bay. Cosy Corner Blowholes - The limestone rock platform south of Cosy Corner is pitted with circular shafts etched out by thousands of years of solution. Many connect to the sea, which has undercut the base of the limestone, and in wild weather the surge races through and ‘blows’ up through these solution pipes. As erosion continues, large slabs of rock periodically break off into the sea below. 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. 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. 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! Boodjidup Bridge - Materials for this bridge were all brought in by hand, and it was assembled and erected on site. The operation took a week and involved a corps of young people working on a Green Corps program, with Department of Conservation supervision. Much of the Track has been constructed with the aid of crews from Green Corps, other employment training programs and students from the local high schools. Margaret Rivermouth - The Margaret River is the largest waterway to flow out to sea along the Capes coast. In summer the flow is negligible and it is easy to cross on a sandbar, which blocks the entrance, but in winter the crossing can be difficult and walkers may need to make a detour. Meekadarabee Falls - This pretty spot forms a soft green oasis in a harsh landscape. The falls come from a spring in the hillside, and flow over an outcrop of tufa rock into a small cave below. They are accessed by a paved walkway from Ellensbrook Homestead, which is able to accommodate wheelchairs. Joeys Nose - Named for its resemblance to a joey (baby kangaroo) looking out from its mother’s pouch, this limestone cliff overlooks a lovely beach section of the Cape to Cape Track. The limestone along the Capes coast is generally less than 1 million years old, in contrast to the underlying granite and gneiss, which formed between 1100 and 500 million years ago. Ellensbrook Homestead - Ellensbrook was built by Alfred and Ellen Bussell in the 1850s and is the earliest European settlement along this coast. The Bussells lived here for 7 years with their large family, growing vegetables and producing butter and cheese from their herd of dairy cattle, before moving to Wallcliffe House on the banks of the Margaret River in 1864. At the time the homestead was very isolated, with the 40 km journey to Busselton taking 2 days by bullock cart. Today, visitors are able to look over the house, which is managed by the National Trust. There is a small charge. Willyabrup Cliffs - The massive Willyabrup sea cliffs formed from old and resistant granitic rocks are a mecca for climbers, and make an impressive backdrop to this part of the Cape to Cape Track. Quininup Falls - These falls cascade over a rock face, a short 300 m diversion inland from the Cape to Cape Track, and are seen at their best in winter and spring. This area was once an important camping place for the local Noongar people Canal Rocks - The ancient granite-gneiss rocks, which make up the basement of the Capes peninsula, have been preferentially eroded along faults and weaker bands of rock. Over millions of years this has resulted in deep gullies such as these now drowned by the sea at Canal Rocks. Cliff-top Seat - High limestone cliffs along sections of the Track make excellent vantage points from which to look out for whales and dolphins in the waters below. Seats placed at intervals encourage walkers to rest and appreciate the view. Wyadup Steps - Negotiating coastal cliffs on the Cape to Cape Track is made easier in places by steps such as these which are tucked unobtrusively into the steep slope north of Wyadup. Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse - Built in 1903 from local limestone, Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse marks the northern terminus of the Cape to Cape Track. It is only 20 m high as it stands on a 100 m high bluff, which juts out into the Indian Ocean. On a clear night the light can be seen up to 30 km out to sea. Sugarloaf Rock - This distinctively shaped islet is home, in spring and early summer, to several pairs of red-tailed tropic birds, where they nest in relative safety from land-based predators. The rock is the most southerly nesting sight recorded for these birds, which spend much of the year feeding in the open ocean many kilometres from shore. Kabbijgup(Three Bears) - he coastline of south west Australia is well-known for its excellent surf, and the Cape to Cape Track passes many favourite surfing spots, such as this one north of Yallingup.

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