Stage 5 of the Cape to Cape Track covers 16.4 km from Prevelly to Contos, with 286 m of ascent and 267 m of descent. The highest point is 149 m. Allow about 6 hours of walking, plus breaks.
Distance, climb and elevation come from the Outest route data. Difficulty and time are estimates from distance and climb; your pace will vary with heat, pack weight and photo stops.
Large national park campground (8 loops, over 100 sites) about 350 m from the track, with pit toilets and gas barbecue shelters but no guaranteed drinking water. Bookings are essential on Park Stay WA (up to 180 days ahead) and a per-person fee applies.
Small national park campground with 6 sites and pit toilets on the track 1.7 km south of Contos, reached by 4WD or on foot; no drinking water. Bookings are essential on Park Stay WA.
Checked online in October 2026. Places marked "not confirmed by the operator" are listed on OpenStreetMap or in park information but could not be checked on their own page. The four walk-in track campsites are free, cannot be booked and are first come, first served; the national park campgrounds must be booked on Park Stay WA. Rooms at Yallingup, Gracetown, Prevelly, Hamelin Bay and Augusta fill up in school holidays and at Easter, so book ahead.
Emergency: call 000 (112 from a mobile). Carry a PLB. Emergency & health guide
Pharmacies, ATMs, shops and stops: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hospitals and health centres checked online.
The full stage works offline in Outest, with the route, elevation, water and village points, and a trail guide you can ask about conditions and the next place to sleep.