Summary

The biggest state in Australia sure has something to offer.

Other Information

Contact details

Western Australia Parks and Wildlife Service:
https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/

Regions

Walks in Western Australia

Easy

6.6 km return

2 hrs

Swan View Heritage Tunnel

This trail to the Swan View Train Tunnel is popular for birding, hiking, and mountain bike riding.

Very Easy

3 km return

30 mins

Walk Around Lake Leschenaultia

Located within the Shire of Mundaring this was a great bushwalk around the very popular Lake Leschenaultia.
A very easy walk, perfect for young kids to check out native Australian plants before a swim in the lake.
Also saw a pair of very cute fairy wrens.

Walks in Karijini National Park

Hard

10 km return

4 hrs

Mount Bruce

Mount Bruce is the second-tallest peak in Western Australia at 1235m and lies about 36km west of the park office. The walking tracks on the mountain provide a great opportunity to view the Marandoo Mine Site located to the south. The easiest walk is the Marandoo View which is a 500m walk and takes about 30 minutes round trip. For a slightly harder walk, you can take the Honey Hakea Track which is a 4.6km round trip that is about a 3 hour journey.

Medium

10 km return

3 hrs

Mt Meharry

Highest mountain of WA at 1249 m.
You can actually drive to the top but would require a 4WD.

Medium

4.5 km return

2.5 hrs

Mt Nameless (aka Jarndunmunha)

A nice steep walk to the summit of Mt Nameless (known to the local Aboriginals as Jarndunmunha). The summit is a great place to check out the sunset and view the surrounding mines. Mountain is located right next to the town of Tom Price.

Walks in Stirling Range National Park

Medium

6 km return

3 hrs

Bluff Knoll Summit

The third highest peak in Western Australia and the highest in the Stirling Ranges located 4.5hrs South East of Perth. The range is very prominent rising high above the predominately flat terrain. The walk itself is very well marked and attracts a lot of tourists of varying ages and fitness levels. Most people of reasonable fitness can climb it in under 2hrs with lots of time to rest and enjoy the view. At the top you are greeted with a panoramic view of the National Park, Stirling Ranges and beyond.

Hard

3 km return

2.5 hrs

Mt Hassell

A short yet steep walk that ascends 430 meters in just 1.5kms and provides excellent views of the neighboring Mt Toolbrunup.

Hard

7 km return

3 hrs

Mt Magog

One of the lesser climbed peaks of the Stirling Range, Mt Magog features a long undulating walk to the base of the mountain then a steep walk/scramble to the top to get excellent views over the surrounding area and the neighboring Talyuberlup Peak.

Hard

4 km return

3 hrs

Mt Toolbrunup

A steep walk/scramble up to the peak of the 2nd highest mountain in the Stirling Range.

Medium

3.5 km return

2.5 hrs

Mt Trio

The 2nd easiest of the Stirling Range Mountains after Bluff Knoll hosts excellent views and a physically challenging track with lots and lots of steps.