West Mount Barren
A quartzite peak on the western side of the national park. A steep trail of about 2 km round trip leads to the summit, with views over the coast and plains.
West Mount Barren rises about 266 meters and is the most accessible peak on the western side of Fitzgerald River National Park. It lies along the road to Point Ann. A turnoff leads to about 2 km of gravel road to the parking area at the foot of the mountain. The round-trip trail is about 2 km, steep, and covered in loose gravel, and takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. Along the way you may spot royal hakea and banksia, and wildflowers are abundant in spring. The summit offers wide views of the Southern Ocean coastline and the plains toward Bremer Bay. There is no shade, so avoid midday in summer, wear non-slip shoes, and carry drinking water.
Opening hours
Open all day (national park pass required)
Nearby sights
- Point Ann
- Bremer Beach
- Wellstead Estuary
- John Cove
- Bremer Canyon Orca Tours
- Short Beach
- Banky Beach
- Native Dog Beach