Sunset Coast Shared Path -Mullaloo Beach to Whitfords Nodes
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With it's long stretch of glistening white sand and gentle waves lapping the shore Mullaloo Beach is popular at any time of the year. With the added attraction of two playgrounds, large green spaces and a variety of places to grab some food this is a great place to start or finish a coastal/beach walk or bike ride.
The shared path continues south alongside Northshore Drive to the Northshore Drive Car Park where you might find the James Bean Coffee van. From here the path heads further away from Northshore Drive running parallel to Whitfords Beach with several beach access points before arriving at Pinnaroo Point where you will find Hillarys Beach Club and a small fenced playground. There is parking here and toilets.
Pinnaroo Point is a favourite spot for kite surfing when the conditions are right. The path continues parallel to the beach and alongside the car park at the Animal Exercise Beach. If you venture on to the beach on weekday mornings you may see horses having a swim.
The path then continues alongside Whitfords Avenue with several beach access points until you arrive at Whitfords Nodes Park. Here you will find parking alongside a large playground and adjoining nature play space with picnic tables, barbecues and large open green spaces.
You can access Whitfords Nodes Health and Wellbeing Centre which features the Whitfords Nodes Stairs (146 of them - which doesn't sound like a lot until you start to climb!) At the top of the stairs there are views across the park and south to Hillarys Boat Harbour. You can choose 146 stairs back down or walk/run along the path which will take you back to the base of the stairs or on to the lookout.
There are exercise stations at the base of the stairs as well as an Obstacle Course so there is plenty to keep the family busy.
Follow the path to the Lookout for sweeping 360 degree views. The path is paved but there is one section with some "steps" and the path is quite steep in places.
There are 3 different exercise paths of various lengths winding their way around the steep dunes surrounding the lookout. Blue is 680m, Yellow is 720m and Red is 1.2km.
Toilets are located closer to the beach alongside the shared use path which continues
on to Hillarys Marina Lake Park with it's small playground and the northern side of Hillarys Boat Harbour. You may wish to explore one of the three Hillarys Boat Harbour Discovery Trails.
On the return you may choose to walk along the beach. If you prefer the shared path your return will be highlighted by glimpses of Mullaloo Beach to the north.
The shared use path between Mullaloo and Whitford Nodes has recently been widened and upgraded making it a safer more enjoyable walk.
An alternative walk taking in Pinnaroo Point is via Broadbeach Park, which features lovely lakes and a fabulous playground.
It is just over 2km (35 min) from Mullaloo Beach to Hillarys Beach Club at Pinnaroo Point, another 1.7km (25 min) on to Whitfords Nodes and then another 1km (15 min) to access Hillarys Boat Harbour.
You can choose to walk either direction along the beach however north of Whitfords Nodes you will be on the Animal Exercise Beach so expect lots of happy wet dogs! The horse exercise area is immediately north of the dog beach and horses can be exercised on the beach between daybreak and midday, Monday through Saturday.
Whitfords Nodes often hosts markets and is also home to a parkrun so it can get very busy.
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