Gluepot is now open, with restrictions. Track 8 is closed east of the Whistler Walk car park. Track 7 intersection near Picnic Dam is closed. Track 2 west of Old Gluepot towards Bluebush has significant wash-outs. Other tracks still have the occasional mud and water patches that are to be negotiated with care. Please always try to navigate around them and NOT drive through them. Thank you for your understanding.

  • Babbler South Walk

Babbler South Walk

Total DistanceApproximately 3.2 km
DifficultyEasy walking; firm with some sand.
Time1 hour
BrochureAvailable at the Visitor Centre.
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This walk starts opposite the eastern entrance to Babbler Campsite which is 3 km from the Visitor Centre along track 8.
The track initially heads SSE through Black Oak (Casuarina) woodland. Then it traverses open Mallee areas with a sparse understorey and passes close by low lying areas with a dense understorey of shrubs such as Acacias and Sennas.
The walk then skirts along the edge of a Mallee/Triodia ridge, before swinging around and returning to the start.

This walk is habitat for Restless Flycatcher, Striped Honeyeater, Chestnut-crowned Babbler, Rufous Whistler, White-browed Treecreeper, Crested Bellbird, Chestnut Quail-thrush, Grey Butcherbird.