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Twertup

Tourist attractions

Description

Twertup is located within the north-west sector of the Fitzgerald River National Park about 50 km south east of Jerramungup. Overlooking a wide valley, the site includes an old spongolite quarry, a Field Studies Centre and a number of walk trails.

Outdoor facilities for all visitors

Twertup's outdoor facilities are available to all visitors. No fee in addition to the park entry fee is payable.

Walk trails

Walk trails are suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience is recommended - Twertup is a remote location.

Barbecues & picnics

There is an outdoor gas barbecue and cooktop, picnic tables and benches.

Toilets

One of the two long-drop toilets is universal access.

Field Studies Centre

Advance booking is essential for both day and overnight use of the field studies centre.

Day use

Fee: $80

Includes use of the indoor facilities:

  • Open plan kitchen/dining and lounge area with wood heater (BYO wood)
  • Kitchen with sink (limited supply of rain water), wood stove (BYO wood), crockery & cutlery
  • 12V solar lighting
  • Wide, covered verandahs on three sides of the building.
Overnight use

Fee: $11 per person per night, minimum $80 per night.

Includes four bedrooms with 16 beds/bunks. BYO bed linen/sleeping bags and towels.

Seven night maximum stay.

Bookings and enquiries

Contact Parks and Wildlife Service Albany

Getting there

Access to Twertup is via a 10km soft sand 4WD-only track off unsealed Pabelup Drive.

All unsealed roads and 4WD tracks in Fitzgerald River National Park are subject to closure at short notice, check park alerts for current road closure information.

Park alerts

This information was provided by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions: dpaw.wa.gov.au

Details

Parks: 2WD Access - No

Location

Fitzgerald River National Park, WA

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