Facilities

A picnic table is located every 200m along the walk trail and interpretive signage is placed at points of interest. There is a shelter near the main entrance with picnic tables and a long drop toilet.

Fauna

Karlkurla Bushland Park is home to many animals. If you are very quiet or visit the Park in the early morning or evening you may see a western grey kangaroo or two.

There are also a number of reptiles found here. Bobtails are often seen in spring as the weather warms up. If you are lucky you may see a dragon lizard or even a mulga snake.

There are a varitety of birds in the Park. Magpies, willy wagtails, honeyeaters and miners are common.

Flora

Several unique flora speciea are found in the park. Some of these species include:- the Karlkurla (native pear), Eucalypts (gum trees), Eremophilas (emu bush), Acacia's (wattles), Senne species (cassia), Saltbush, Bluebush and Sandalwood. Annual species include:- Everlasting Daisies, Mulla Mullas and the Twining Fringe Lily.

Self Guided Bushwalks

The Doug Krepp Trail is a 4km gravel base loop walk trail that weaves throughout the park. The trail begins at the Boardwalk and leads walkers firstly up a small hill, and then a larger hill to Katunga Lookout. The hill and lookout provide excellent views of surrounding bushland with views stretching across the the City and nearby mining areas.

The walk generally takes 1 - 2 hours and participants should wear sturdy covered shoes, sunscreen and a hat and carry water. The walk gives participants an appreciation of the Goldfields environment including plant identification and information about the local fauna.

More Ways to Enjoy the Park

• See the sunset from the top of the Katunga lookout, located about 1.5km from the Park's entrance
• Enjoy a picnic in the park. Picnic tables are located evey 200m along the walk trail. Please take your rubbish home with you.
• Visit the park in the early morning - listen to the bush waking up. There are many bird species in the park and various mammals including kangaroos, which are particularly active at daybreak.
• Take time out from the hustle and bustle of life. Relax, read, paint or take photos of plants, animals and landscapes of the park.
• Walk with a group of friends for exercise and fresh air.

Native Plant Guide

A comprehensive Native Plant Guide of the Park can be purchased from the KBULG office for $15.00.

This book has been developed to provide an appreciation of the extraordinary bushland around Kalgoorlie-Boulder, and in particular, the plant species found in Karlkurla Bushland Park. The book includes a range of Kalgoorlie-Boulder's flowering shrubs, trees and everlastings.