The Park's three bushwalking trails allow you to take a closer look at the Park's bushland and wetland areas that are teaming with native plants and wildlife.
To help you explore these areas, and to ensure that you gain the most from the experience, we have developed a series of interpretive notes that highlight what you can expect to see and where to find it. These notes, plus binoculars, can be obtained from the Information Centre.
The Goo Loorto Trail (Red Poles)
(means 'type of Eucalypt' in the local Aboriginal language)
This trail is 1.5 km long (3 km return) and starts 1.3 km from the Information Centre. The trail follows Bennett Brook through partially cleared cattle-grazing farmland with 'Flooded Gums' populating the watercourse. If you are walking this trail in August and September you also will see the small but splendid grove of Golden Wreath Wattles in flower.
The Wunanga Trail (Yellow/Orange Poles)
(meaning 'quiet or peaceful')
This is 4.3 km long in a figure of 8 layout and starts adjacent to the Village Junction Railway Station. The trail winds its way through part of the conservation zone of the Park and includes typical jarrah, marri, banksia coastal plain bushland with a wide variety of native plants. In spring, many wildflowers can be seen blooming along various parts of this track.
The Werillyiup Trail (Blue Poles)
(meaning 'swampy place')
This trail is a 2.5 km loop and starts 1.4 km from the Information Centre in the Village. This seasonal walk encompasses "Horse Swamp", a winter wetland breeding area for a variety of water birds including Black Swans and Sacred Ibis. This area is usually inundated with bird-life between July and October and due to the wet conditions appropriate footwear should be worn. There is also a bird hide on the western edge of the swamp; binoculars can be borrowed from the Information Centre.
