OTHER THINGS TO DO IN DWELLINGUP
BIBBULMUN TRACK
Campsites are about a days hiking apart.........
Chuditch Walk Trail A picturesque walk along Nanga Brook
Island Pool Walk Trail A gentle winding circuit with views over the Murray River & valley.
King Jarrah Walk Trail through beautiful jarrah forest with river & valley views along the way
Murray Valley Circuit An excellent opportunity to see beautiful scenery, heritage and cultural locations, the Murray River, and to view native flora and fauna of the area.
Cage in the Bush This trail leaves from the old Marrinup Townsite and takes you through the POW Camp.
The Holyoake Hike takes you along part of the Bibbulmun Track & working orchards to the Holyoake townsite.
Marrinup falls Walk TrailMeander through a variety of vegetation, taking you along Marrinup Brook to the falls, returning on the opposite bank.
Track maps and information are available at the information centre or DEC office in Banksiadale Rd, Dwellingup 95381078 or the visitor centre in Dwellingup 95381108, lots more information on the website below...
CAMPING ALONG THE MURRAY RIVER:
Phone 95381108 Dwellingup is a popular camping destination and as the home of Lane Pool Reserve and Nanga Mill on the Murray River, the area offers a variety of adventure activities and tranquil settings. Swimming holes, hire a canoe or stroll.
CAPTAIN FAWCETT 4WD TRACK: Phone 95381108 for infoThe easy to medium grade 4WD section starts within Lane Poole Conservation Reserve, Dwellingup. Much of the track runs along old rail embankments where the timber trains once hauled the forest trees into various mills. Length 105kms Duration approx 3hours.
Start point - Dawn Creek Road/Nanga Rd intersection (approx. 3kms past Old Nanga Townsite) End point - Quindanning
DAMS AROUND DWELLINGUP: Phone 95381108 for infoSouth Dandelup Dam South Dandalup Dam is one of the largest dams supplying Perth. Its natural beauty, tall trees, abundant bird life and location close to the historic town of Dwellingup make it a popular year-round destination. Equipped with free gas barbecues and picnic tables and fully marked walk trails.North Dandalup DamThe river forms a series of rapids, small waterfalls and deep still pools. In winter it can be a raging torrent, and in summer a limpid stream to swim, canoe or fish in. Equipped with free gas barbecues and picnic tables and walk trails.Oakley DamAt Oakley Dam take a walking trail into the cool forest to view a beautiful waterfall, wonderful wildflowers and panoramic views.Some of the flora you will see inclde Blue squill, tiny star and donkey orchids, golden dryandra and sea urchin hakea
HOTHAM VALLEY RAILWAY: Phone: 62781114www.hothamvalleyrailway.com.au/etmilyn_forest_railway.htmThe Etmilyn Forest Train departs Dwellingup station 11am & 2pm Saturday, Sunday & Pub HolsAlso the Etmilyn Diner -Enjoy a five course meal in a dining car or club car, cooked by wood stove onboard, as the train meanders through the night forest which is softly floodlit from the train. The Etmilyn operates every Saturday night & selected Fridays Bookings essential
MARRINUP POW CAMPSITE: Phone 95381078 for infoWhen Australia went to war in 1939, a labour shortage resulted that, by 1942 had reached crisis point. Success in the war meant that 250,000 prisoners needed to be secured. Therefore, an agreement was reached with Britain and Prisoners of War (POW’s) were shipped from Libya and India to assist the Australian workforce, particularly rural areas.Remember: be careful - walk softly, this is a fragile historic site.
Please keep off foundations. Be clean - please take your litter with you, be cool - don’t light fires except in fireplaces provided be wise - leave this natural environment as you find it for all to enjoy. Please don’t pick wildflowers.
MUNDA BIDDI BIKE TRAIL: Phone 94812483 www.mundabiddi.org.auMunda Biddi Cycle Trail through bushland and forestsOther cycle trails are: Marrinup Cycle Trail, Turner Hill Cycle Trail.Maps can be obtained from the Dwellingup Visitor Centre.
WILD FLOWERS IN DWELLINGUP: Contact the Dwellingup Visitor Centre for the best places to see wild flowers 95381078Flora: Blue squill, tiny star and donkey orchids, golden Dryandra, sea-urchin Hakeas, yellow and pink Verticordias, red bottlebrush and orange/lemon scented Darwinia. We hope to see you again! Check back later for new updates to our website. There's much more to come!
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