Showing posts with label Dwellingup. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dwellingup. Show all posts

Tuesday, 25 August 2020

Munda Biddi Trail (WA) - Bidjar Ngoulin to Lake Brockman


Day 7 of the Munda Biddi Trail, this section takes cyclists from Bidjar Ngoulin hut to the shores of Lake Brockman. Heading uphill from the hut and through the Nanga Rd tunnel, most of the day is spent through areas burnt in the  Waroona Fires and scarred by Alcoa's mining operations. With largely downhill gradients and a strong finish at Lake Brockman/Logue Brook Dam as saving graces, this is nevertheless the worst day of the Munda Biddi

Wednesday, 19 August 2020

Munda Biddi Trail (WA) - Dwellingup to Bidjar Ngoulin


Day 6 of the Munda Biddi Trail, this section takes cyclists from the trail town of Dwellingup to Bidjar Ngoulin. Leaving the town, the trail heads down into Lane Poole Reserve, entering the Murray Valley Mountain Bike Trail Network and the campground of Nanga Mill, before following the North Junction Form to camp. A day of quality trails and lovely scenery, this is one of the best days of the Munda Biddi's northern sections

Monday, 17 August 2020

Munda Biddi Trail (WA) - Dandalup to Dwellingup


Day 5 of the Munda Biddi Trail, this section takes cyclists from Dandalup campsite into the twon of Dwellingup. Leaving the dam, the day's riding follows a largely flat to downhill gradient with option side trips to mountain bike trails, a waterfall and a Prisoner of War camp. With somewhat mixed forest quality and obvious mining impacts, the relatively easy riding makes up for the day's obvious compromises

Sunday, 30 July 2017

Bibbulmun Track (WA) - Driver Rd to Harvey-Quindanning Rd


A sectional day hike on the Bibbulmun Track, this stretch of the track runs along the Murray River. Initially leading walkers to the beautiful campsite at Dookanelly, the track follows a new alignment as it crosses the Murray River over a purpose-built suspension bridge. Continuing along old vehicle tracks through lovely forest with excellent river views, this is a very pleasant section of the Bibbulmun Track.

Saturday, 22 July 2017

Bibbulmun Track (WA) - Yarragil Form to Driver Rd


A long sectional day walk on the Bibbulmun Track, Yarragil Form to Driver Rd explores a section of Lane Poole Reserve. Badly burnt by the Waroona Fires of 2016, the first half of the walk is dominated by bleak, blackened forest before reaching the Murray River and the Murray campsite. Following the river and the Murray River Valley's rim, the walk greatly improves as it makes its way to the Driver Rd crossing.

Monday, 5 June 2017

Bibbulmun Track (WA) - Mt Wells to Inglehope Rail Crossing


The final day of a three day hike on the Bibbulmun Track, Mt Wells to Inglehope Rail Crossing is arguably the least spectacular day of walking between North Bannister and Dwellingup. After descending from Mt Wells, the track mainly utilises old roads to traverse pleasant but samey Jarrah forest all the way to the railway crossing - although the stunning campsite at Chadoora is a lovely spot for a relaxing break. 

Saturday, 13 May 2017

King Jarrah Track (Lane Poole Reserve)


A long day walk in the beautiful Lane Poole Reserve, the King Jarrah Track loops through the Jarrah forests of the park as it leads to the massive King Jarrah. Initially featuring moderately steep ascents on single file walk track, the second half of the walk runs concurrently with the Munda Biddi along an old four wheel drive track. A lovely forest walk with river views, a walk and cycle combo would make this trail even more enjoyable


Saturday, 24 October 2015

Bibbulmun Track (WA) - Inglehope Rail Crossing to Nanga Rd


A relatively easy day on the Bibbulmun Track, this sectional day walk follows an old rail formation from Inglehope Rail Crossing to Dwellingup, passing many historic sites along the way. Morning walkers can be treated to the Hotham Valley train passing by near the Track, with Dwellingup offering some good dining options before the trail continues on through lush jarrah forests to Nanga Rd. 


Monday, 14 September 2015

Bibbulmun Track (WA) - Nanga Rd to Yarragil Form


Some of the best walking that the Jarrah forests have to offer, this sectional day walk on the Bibbulmun Track explores the surprisingly lush, wildflower-filled woodlands near Dwellingup and in Lane Poole Reserve. On the way to Swamp Oak campsite, a stretch through pine plantations offers an interesting change of pace. Later, an old vehicle track offers a relatively easy walking before a steep ascent and descent to Yarragil Form.