Thursday, 26 September 2019

West Mount Barren (Fitzgerald River National Park)


A small mountain walk in Fitzgerald River National Park, this short trail rises to the summit of West Mt Barren. Starting along boardwalk, the trail then rises up a moderately steep trail before a more gentle approach to the summit. Featuring commanding views of the Fitzgerald Coastline, the walk is at its best during the wildflower season when a profusion of colourful flowers can be seen all the way to the summit


Saturday, 7 September 2019

Bickley Brook to Lions Lookout Walk GPS Route (Korung National Park)



A 100% on track Walk GPS Route, the Bickley Brook to Lions Lookout Walk combines two of Shire of Kalamunda walks to create a 10 kilometre loop. Starting at Hardinge Park, the trail explores the Bickley Brook Valley before heading over to Lions Lookout via a linking trail. Featuring areas renowned for their Spring wildflower blooms, this a perfect beginners' Walk GPS Route

Sunday, 25 August 2019

FR Berry Walk Trail (FR Berry Reserve)


A short 2.7 kilometre waterfall walk, the FR Berry Walk Trail explores the lovely FR Berry Reserve. Starting at the upper car park, the trail descends to then follow vehicles track to the stunning cascades and waterfall along Wooroloo Brook. Returning back past a jumble of granite outrcrops, the trail loops back to the start through pleasant Wandoo. An easy waterfall walk well worth visiting

Honeyeater Hike (Bungendore Park)


A 7.7 km forest walk in Bungendore Park, the Honeyeater Hike is the longest trail in the park's trial network. Starting at Albany Hwy, the well marked trail follows a series of vehicle tracks through the park, taking walkers to a lovely valley and heath filled with blooming wildflowers in the springtime. A detailed trail with the greatest concentration of boot cleaning stations, this is a pleasant walk option in the Perth Hills that is worth checking out


Sunday, 4 August 2019

Carmel Walk (Korung National Park)


A short forest stroll in Korung National Park, the Carmel Walk follows a figure eight through a parcel of burnt Jarrah forest. Starting at Morton Rd, the trail loops through the charred trees over its first loop before passing a cherry blossom orchard and into the nicer second loop. Returning to the orchard, the trail passes by a section that is home to cockatoos. An uneventful walk that is not one of the Shire of Kalamunda's best


Saturday, 27 July 2019

Harewood Forest Walk (Harewood Forest Conservation Area)


A short 1.2 kilometre return walk in Harewood Forest Conservation Area, the Harewood Forest Walk explores a stretch of forest along the Scotsdale Brook. Starting on Scotsdale Rd, the trail crosses a bridge and follows a well formed track along the brook through beautiful Karri forest with views of the brook along the way. An easy but mildly undulating trail, this is a good low challenge family-friendly option for tourists in the area

Saturday, 20 July 2019

Cathedral Range Northern Circuit (Cathedral Range State Park)



A spectacular loop walk in Cathedral Range State Park, the Cathedral Range Northern Circuit combines a number of the the park's tracks to form a classic circuit over the range. Starting near the Little River, the trail rises up to follow the high Ridge Track as it traverses the rugged spine of the Cathedral Range over its namesake mountain. Featuring incredible views and engaging walking, this is a fantastic circuit relatively close to Melbourne