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Python Pool Carpark & Trailhead

Point of Interest

Contact

Roebourne Wittenoom Road, Millstream, Western Australia.

Description

Python Pool is a permanent freshwater pool at the base of the Chichester Range escarpment. Follow the 100m trail alongside the usually-dry creek bed. Toilet and a tree-shaded picnic lie adjacent to the car park. Several walk variants start from here: The Cameleers Trail 2.5km - Allow 1.5 hours return From the Python Pool trail, turn left and head up this steep trail to the Cameleers Lookout. There are natural obstacles and the surface is uneven with loose rocks. Take in the panoramic view before retracing your steps. The Chichester Range Camel Trail continues on from here. Chichester Range Camel Trail 8km one way - Allow 3 hours (begin at Mount Herbert and have a vehicle meet you at Python Pool car park) 16km return - Allow 6 hours (begin at Python Pool car park) This trail is for very experienced bushwalkers and is best walked between April and September. There is no shelter from the sun. It includes steep gradients and natural obstacles including loose rocks. It links Python Pool with Mount Herbert, following the old route that was first taken by camel and bullock teams. From here, turn left and head up the steep hill to the Cameleers Lookout. The Chichester Range Camel Trail continues from here, finishing at Mount Herbert. A track to the top of Mount Herbert provides great views. If walking both ways, it is recommended to begin at Python Pool. If you are only walking one way, start at Mount Herbert and have a vehicle meet you at the Python Pool car park.