The Woodgate Banksia walking track is a great nature walk to explore with kids. It’s set within the Woodgate section of the Burrum Coast National Park and includes both a boardwalk wetland area and a bush walking track.

A 200m paved surface leads from the entrance of the park to the boardwalk. The boardwalk is 400m in distance making a round trip from the park entrance and back about 1.4 km, just perfect for younger kids.

There had been lots of rain just prior to when we visited and the wetland was full of interesting wildlife. We found ourselves sitting on the board walk and spotting all kinds of 'things' in the water.

The boardwalk is wide enough to fit a double sized pram and is wheelchair accessible. There is a picnic table at the entrance to the boardwalk, a perfect spot for little kids to take a rest on the way back.

The walking track varied from hard pressed dirt and grass, to quite soft sandy soil but in general was very well maintained and flat. Prams with pump-up tyres and bikes would both cope well on this track.

The full circuit is 5.2km and takes about 2 hours to complete.  The scenery was varied from large cabbage palms and ferns to forests of eucalypts and banksias. This walk would be amazing when the banksias are flowering.

Parts of the walking track circuit can become inaccessible after lots of rain.

Pros: Walking tracks, boardwalk, lots of native animals to spot.  It’s a really pleasant place to take a stroll and get the kids out into nature. 

Cons: There is no Tap or toilets.  The closest toilets are located on the Esplanade of Woodgate.