Walk of the week: WA's Bald Head Walk Trail

9 April 2025

Our walk of the week is the popular and beautiful Bald Head Walk Trail near Albany in southern WA.

In 2023 DBCA staff and contractors spent months upgrading the track to install new boardwalks and steps to guide hikers across the challenging, 12.5km, six-hour walk in Albany’s Torndirrup National Park. The work stabilised washed-out dunes and helped prevent future erosion.

The Bald Head Walk Trail offers classic coastal views. DBCA

While the track has been upgraded, the scenery remains the same – a jaw-droppingly beautiful mix of wild Southern Ocean coastline, towering granite rocks, white beaches and turquoise seas.

This is a long and challenging Grade 4 bushwalk. DBCA

But it remains a long and challenging Grade 4 bushwalk that requires a high level of fitness, experience and preparation. The track is long, and parts are rough and the terrain is steep and difficult in sections. Do not attempt to return via the beaches due to unseen hazards.

Make sure you bring sufficient water and food and come prepared for changing weather conditions – this is Albany after all!

You'll love the wild Southern Ocean coastline on this walk. DBCA

Also make sure you leave sufficient time to complete the walk in daylight – this is no place to be walking in the dark.

For more info click here and check out the cool video below.