About this place
Designed by CY O’Connor, the tunnel was constructed in 1894, and took more than a year to build. It was dangerous work for the 300 workers who had only picks, shovels and dynamite to work with.
The roof was sealed with more than 330,000 bricks. The tunnel is 340m long and was considered a major engineering achievement in its day. The bypass around the tunnel was built in 1945 and was used until the line was closed in 1966.
Safety information
Plan when to visit. Consider travelling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life!
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John Forrest National Park Improvement Project
To ensure visitors can continue to experience and enjoy the park, some improvements will be made which will revitalise and diversify the activities available to visitors.
The improvements will make the park more accessible to a broader range of visitors and allow more people to enjoy the natural beauty. Read more about the John Forrest National Park Improvement Project.
Facilities
Activities
Bushwalking
Plants, wildlife and fungi
Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Swan View Tunnel.
Traditional Owners
We recognise and acknowledge Whadjuk people as the traditional owners of John Forrest National Park.