RV TRAVEL
WESTERN FITZGERALD RIVER NP
Once you have had your fill of the eastern end of the park , it ’ s time to check out the western side , which involves a detour since there is no access through the central section of the park .
Head west on the South Coast Highway , turning south at the town of Jerramungup , which has a large caravan park in town , or continue on to Quaalup Homestead , which has RV-friendly camping , whilst exploring west FRNP . Close by is Twertup , where you can walk amongst ancient and colourful spongolite , a type of sedimentary rock almost entirely made up of the ‘ skeletons ’ of sea sponges from when an inland sea existed .
For those keen for overnight hiking , the Mamang Walk is a 31km return walk from Point Ann to Fitzgerald Inlet , but many of the highlights can also be reached on a day trip . Point Ann , the starting point for the trail , provides great views over Point Charles Bay , a perfect spot for whale watching in the winter months .
After walking east along St Mary ’ s Beach , the track turns inland towards Lake Nameless , a large inland salt lake . The lookouts provide a good opportunity to rest and admire the terrain but by far the best views are at Point Charles Lookout , which looks out over Fitzgerald Beach , with the most intensely turquoise water you ’ re likely to ever see , with the Barrens Ranges as a backdrop .
Napoleon skink .
Point Ann Lookout over Point Charles Bay .
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