About this park

Marrinup State Forest surrounds the former town of Marrinup, where a timber mill operated until the 1930's. The town was destroyed in the 1961 bushfires, and the clearing where it once stood is now a camping area.

Safety information

Plan when to visit. Read this safety information about  bushwalking and mountain biking. Consider travelling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life! 

Keeping your dog safe. Dogs are allowed in the recreation area of Marrinup State Forest but must be kept in control and on a leash at all times. The department conducts baiting with 1080 poison as part of its Western Shield animal conservation program in Marrinup State Forest. 

Gallery

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Marrinup Falls
Marrinup State Forest
Bronwyn Wells
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At the base of Marrinup Falls
Marrinup State Forest
Bronwyn Wells
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Gravel roads through Marrinup State Forest
Marrinup State Forest
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Caravan in the clearing at Marrinup Townsite
Marrinup State Forest
Bronwyn Wells
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Marrinup Mountain Bike Trail
Marrinup State Forest
Bronwyn Wells
Marrinup Falls
At the base of Marrinup Falls
Gravel roads through Marrinup State Forest
Marrinup Townsite Campground
Marrinup Mountain Bike Trail

Activities

Bushwalking

Camping

Mountain biking

Plants, wildlife and fungi

Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded in Marrinup State Forest.

Traditional Owners

We recognise and acknowledge Aboriginal people as the Traditional Owners of Marrinup State Forest.

Trails

Marrinup Falls

Marrinup Falls Walk Trail
Bush Walk
1.3 kilometres

The Marrinup Falls Walk Trail is a quite enjoyable 1.3km bush walk, just up from the old Marrinup Townsite. Lovely views, wildflowers and waterfalls at the right time of year.

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Train tracks in the bush on the trail

Marrinup Circuit
Mountain Bike
8 kilometres

The Marrinup Circuit meanders through some of Australia’s oldest rocks, which are more often exposed on this part of the Darling Scarp near Dwellingup, south of Perth. The mountain bike trail passes through native jarrah forest and redgum. The interesting ‘Cage in the bush’ POW camp is located a short distance from the trail.

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Walk trail in the bush with interpretive signs describing the history of the area.

Marrinup Prisoner of War (POW) Camp Walk Trail

Bush Walk
1.6 kilometres

The Marrinup Prisoner of War (POW) Camp Walk Trail is a pleasant walk around through Marrinup State Forest. Uncover the history of the World War II Marrinup No. 16 POW Camp as you wander around the heritage-listed site.

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Couple on mountain bikes on dirt trail surrounded by green shrub and tall trees

World Away
Mountain Bike
1.3 kilometres

This shared-use, dual direction trail follows the path taken by German and Italian Prisoners of War (POW) when they walked from Marrinup to the ‘cage in the bush’ that felt a world away from their homelands.

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Campgrounds

Caravan in the clearing at Marrinup Townsite
Non-bookable

Marrinup Townsite

The campground is a simple, open grassed area set on the site of the old town, about 5km north-west of Dwellingup.

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Maps and brochures

Document
Marrinup Walk Trails 3.64 MB (PDF)

Park boundaries are approximations only and should not be used for navigation or orientation purposes.