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Local bird parkFlame grevilleaSandboarding near KalbarriPage 50 | australiascoralcoast.comBigurda TrailAvid hikers can take in the entire coastalcliff area on the eight-kilometre BigurdaTrail. Arrange to be dropped off atEagle Gorge and traverse south alongthe coastal cliffs for three to fi ve hours,fi nishing up at Natural Bridge.Tours and ActivitiesKalbarri is an adventure lover’s hotspot,with so many places to explore, you’ll bespoilt for choice. Tour operators providea host of activities, both in the KalbarriNational Park and at surrounding spotsaround the town. Canoeing up theMurchison River is the perfect activity fora sunny afternoon, while thrill seekers mayprefer abseiling the National Park’s rivergorges. Boat charters leave regularly forfor whale watching (seasonally betweenJune and November), fi shing and river orsunset cruises. South of Kalbarri, explorethe dunes on a sand board or quad bike.If those options aren’t enough to get theblood fl owing, try horse riding, paddleboating, windsurfi ng or hire a dinghy.Call into the Kalbarri Visitor Centre formore information or to book one of thenumerous tours on offer.Whale WatchingThe seasonal migration of humpbackwhales brings them close to the Kalbarrishoreline between June and Novemberannually. The best vantage points are fromthe coastal cliffs of the Kalbarri NationalPark, or get up close and personal withthese massive mammals on a whalewatching charter.Red Bluff beachWildflowersFrom July until November, some 800 speciesof West Australian native fl ora progressivelyburst into bloom around Kalbarri and withinthe Kalbarri National Park. Here you’ll fi ndan array of fl owers mainly along the tops ofcoastal cliffs and gorges. Many species areendemic to the region including the KalbarriSpider Orchid. Other fl owers includeriver gums, gold and orange banksias,starfl owers, grevilleas and eucalypts. Stopby the Kalbarri Visitor Centre for the latestwildfl ower hotspots and to pick up a map.Check out the Kalbarri Wildfl ower Centreand explore an easy 1.8 kilometre walk trail.Parrot SanctuaryKalbarri is home to what is consideredone of Australia’s best parrot habitats,and the country’s largest free fl ight aviary.Walk through tropical gardens which arehome to hundreds of colourful birds fromAustralia and overseas.Outdoor CinemaWhen the sun goes down, enjoy an eveningunder the stars at the outdoor cinema.Located just south of town, bring a picnic orenjoy the licensed snack bar and gourmetwood fi red pizzas made on site.Kalbarri Canoe & Cray CarnivalKalbarri will become a hive of activity onJune 5 for the annual Kalbarri Canoe andCray Carnival. Held each year on the Junelong weekend, the festival sees locals andvisitors race canoes 16.5 kilometres downthe Murchison River. Other canoe races,entertainment and markets are held on theRiver Mouth foreshore.