Tuesday, Dec 09, 2003 at 14:17
Found this at
http://www.totaltravel.com/travel/wa/southwestwa/margaretriverwine/guide/scott-national-park/
Located on the south west corner of Western Australia, 60 kilometres from
Busselton and 15 kilometres north east of
Augusta the National
Park covers and area of 3,273 hectares.
Access is from the sealed
Augusta to
Nannup Brockman highway, 5 kilometres of sealed road followed by 5 kilometres of gravel road, leads to the north east
boundary. There is no roads within the
park and no vehicle access to
park interior. Boat access via
Blackwood river north from Molloy Island.
This
park has attractive floral displays during the year for those prepared for rough walking. Vegetation includes Jarrah/Banksia
woodlands along the
Blackwood river. There are large swamps.
Fauna includes the western
grey kangaroos, black swans, cormorants, massed geese, herons, emus and parrots.
Ranger permission is required to
camp within the
park. No general
camping or open fires permitted.
Picnicking can be done with boat access to Twinhams Bend where there are barbecues, tables and
toilet facilities.
It as advisable to contact the
ranger before setting off on bushwalks as it can be very rough and wet through areas of the
park. Swimming can be done in the river (inland). There is no rockclimbing.
The best time to visit is spring.
Due to foot or boat only means of access, all supplies must be taken as there is no fresh
water available. Supplies can be obtained from
Augusta.
Further information:
Leeuwin Naturaliste National
Park
C/o
Post Office Augusta WA 6290
Telephone: +61 (0)8 9758 1756
Hope it helps! Harro.
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