Trails

Jenna Biddi Yorga “women’s feet walking on the path”, in Whadjuk Noongar. We invite both women and men to walk this path, however we ask all the men who do so to respectfully acknowledge Jennalup (Blackwall Reach) as a women’s area in the past, and encourage the men to continue this acknowledgement into the future.

Hill Springs walk is a 500m return walk to the ruins of the historic Hill Springs. The views from the lookout over the Recherche Archipelago and behind to Mt Arid are spectacular.

An easy 2.4 kilometre loop walk through native reserve bushland in the Kalamunda National Park, winding through jarrah and redgum forest dotted with balga. With thriving birdlife and glimpses of the Piesse Valley , this is a peaceful, comfortable walk suitable for all ages.

The Hill View Walk only takes about 45 minutes to walk at a leisurely pace, and takes in lovely views and a great variety of different vegetation in the Australian Collection section of the Golden Valley Tree Park.

The Honey Hakea Track is a Grade 3, 4.6km return trail following the same path as the Mt Bruce Summit Trail, in the Karijini National Park. The trail provides views down into the Marandoo iron ore mining operations and stunning views of the surrounding Hamersley Ranges.

Honeycomb Gorge Trail is a 600 metre trail in the Kennedy Range NP. The trail is a culturally significant site. Yinggarda Traditional Owners respectfully ask that you refrain from taking photos and not touching the sacred wall. Please only take memories.

The 1.5km return Handrail Pool trail in Weano Gorge starts as a fairly easy walk but becomes quite challenging with climbing involved to get down into Handrail Pool including steep cliffs and narrow walking passages.  Be prepared to get wet and see Australia’s beauty at its best.

Harewood Walk Trail 1.2 kilometres return walk through a tranquil area, including scents of eucalyptus, the sound of birds, and magnificent Karri trees.  Informative signs along the way interpret Denmark’s history as well as the flora within the area.

A short 300 metre loop walk to see some interesting limestone cliffs along Cockburn Sound in the Beeliar Regional Park.  A short section (100m) of the trail, from the carpark to the lookout, is sealed and wheelchair accessible.

The Hakea Trail is a 23 kilometre spectacular and rugged coastal walk trail in the East Fitzgerald National Park.  It starts at the Cave Point car park and extends westward to Quoin Head.  However, the trail can be accessed at several points along its route. The trail has markers bearing the Royal Hakea.

This is a dramatic gorge, full of colour texture and reflections and a great spot for a swim. Hamersley Gorge is in the north-west of Karijini, further afield than the other gorges. Swirls of rock sweep down through the gorge and waterfalls rush into tranquil pools. There have been improvements to the site including sealed road access to the lower car park, a new constructed lookout, toilet and various infrastructure items.

For the fit and adventurous the Hancock Gorge Trail is one of the most spectacular short trails in Western Australia.  Whilst it’s a short 400 metres return,  suggested time to take on this trail is 80 minutes which gives a clue to its Class 5 level.

Gorge Trail is a spectacular 1.9km (return) bushwalk through Bandiln͟gan (Windjana Gorge). Discover the Devonian reef system which is unlike any other in the Kimberley. As you move through the gorge keep an eye out for freshwater crocodiles and cheeky bower birds collecting white objects for their nest.

The 500m return Corella Trail follows the south bank of tranquil Cattle Pool has some steps and slippery surfaces. Look and listen for corellas and other birds in their natural habitat. This is an important site to the Wajarri Aboriginal people. Please remain on the designated trail.

For those wishing to get good views but finding the longer Summit Trail a bit intimidating, the Goordgeela Trail could be for you. This difficult 3km return hike passes through open acacia shrubland for 550m, then scrambles up a long and steep rocky watercourse. A steep ascent takes you to a lookout with views to the north.

The Gorge Rim Walk and Dales Gorge Walk Trails create a 5.1km loop trail in the Karijini National Park. The Gorge Rim Walk follows the rim of Dales Gorge all the way to Three Ways and Circular Pool Lookouts, before descending into the gorge.  From here follow the Dales Gorge Trail to Fortescue Falls and Fern Pool before climbing back up to the Fortescue Falls car park.  

This 1.2 km, Class 3 walk, takes you over a huge granite outcrop in the Totadgin Conservation Park, near the Wheatbelt town of Merredin. The rock features a mini wave formation and beautiful displays of wildflowers in season. Please follow the trail in a clockwise direction.

The Glen Brook walking trails is a picturesque 4.5km, Class 3 trail with option for a shorter 2km loop. The trail is marked in an anti-clockwise direction following Glen Brook up to the dam and beyond where you will pass through scenic gullies and see impressive granite outcrops.