Trails

This pacey, flowy trail bares off from Marrinup Circuit and links back to the start of Ripper and the end of Whistler.

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.

An easy 10 kilometre fun-flowing mountain bike trail through Westralia Conservation Park, with a 300 metre technical moderate alternate line offering riders the chance to test their descending skills. 

This short return hike has some steps and unstable loose rocks. A moderate slope leads you to petroglyphs on a rock wall where you can quietly observe without touching these Wajarri symbols.

Lime Kiln Lake Trail is a 1.4 kilometre return walk in the Yalgorup National Park. This gentle class 1 trail takes walkers from the original lime kiln used during a short-lived commercial lime venture in the early 1920s, through peppermint and melaleuca trees and the former lime marl settling ponds to the edge of Lake Clifton.

The Caves Walk Trail is a five kilometre loop walk within the Yanchep National Park. This trail takes you past Crystal Cave where you can discover how limestone caves are formed and hear about their colourful history on guided tour. Tours can be booked at the McNess House Visitor Centre before you start our walk.

The Hamersley Inlet Trail is a 1.7km walk trail within Fitzgerald River National Park. It follows the bank of the inlet until you reach Hamersley where it intersects with the Hakea Walk Trail.

Carey Brook Walk Trail is a 2.5 kilometre long trail within the Hawke National Park. It offers visitors a vehicle-based camping opportunity tucked away under the peppermint trees, whilst visiting Goblin Swamp, Carey Brook and Grasstree Hollow.

The Mount Burnett Trail is a one kilometre loop trail through Mount Frankland South National Park. It offers views of the surrounding Jarrah forest and a great place to stop when travelling between Walpole and Manjimup.

The Heathland Walk Trail is a 5 kilometre loop trail in the Yalgorup National Park. The trail contains a gentle climb over a limestone ridge to a lookout with views of Lake Preston and then through a tunnel of tress right to the waters edge.

The Peak Charles Trail is a 3.2km return trail in the Peak Charles National Park. From the summit hikers can see 50 kilometres in all directions, with sweeping views of the surrounding Frank Hann National Park.

Peak Head Track is in the spectacular Torndirrup National Park near Albany. The almost five kilometre return walk follows a sandy track that winds through thick coastal scrub and granite walls.  You are rewarded for your efforts by spectacular views of the Southern Ocean.

Oakford Bridle Trails is a 25 kilometre network that meanders through Oakford bushlands and surrounding rural areas. Access beautiful riding land and get to know the trails and roads to create your own loops and routes that suit you and your riding buddies.

Discover the Aboriginal heritage of Dryandra on this 5 kilometre loop walk, with interpretive signs explaining aspects of the local Noongar culture, including an ochre pit. The trail meanders through beautiful stands of wandoo and passes the site of an old fire tower.

The Old Timberline and Sidings Rail Trails combine to form the 37 km Timberline Loop. You can choose a half day mountain bike ride or 2 day hiking trip, camping out along the way, following the path of wood powered steam driven locomotives from the forest to the Barrabup Mill and later Nannup Mill.

The Ooramboo Trail is a 550m return hike that leads to a low escarpment where you can view Aboriginal artwork (petroglyphs). It is accessed from the Loop Drive at the southern end of Mount Augustus. Be prepared for some steps and unstable, loose rocks. 

Osprey Sanctuary Zone Kayak Trail is one of four trails in the Ningaloo Marine Park with designated buoys for kayaks to tie off on while snorkelling the reef. Each buoy is located near a particular feature of the reef system.  A 1.1km paddle south-west across to the inside of the reef will take you to the first of two kayak moorings within Osprey Sanctuary Zone. A further paddle south another 500 metres along the inside of the reef leads to the second kayak mooring. Return by paddling to the north east along the shore to the Osprey small-boat launch area.

Starting at the Weano day use area, the 800 metre walk trail between Oxer and Junction Pool lookout is not to be missed. Many consider the view from Oxers Lookout to be one of the most spectacular sights in WA if not Australia. The walk trail over the plateau barely prepares you for the gaping hole that lays ahead.