Welcome to TopTrailsWA! With over 700 trails crossing the spectacular state of Western Australia, we bring you over 50 of the very best; from world-class long distance wilderness trails to jaw-dropping gorge walks; forest mountain bike adventures and outback 4WDs.
Twice the size of Western Europe, WA is huge. Wide open spaces offer experiences for everyone with pristine white beaches, tranquil rivers and one of the world’s bio-diversity hotspots with majestic karri forest, flora & fauna.
Discover WA on a Trail – and find yourself in amazing places!
Feature Trails
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Oak Grove Walk
The Oak Grove Walk is an easy 1.5 kilometre loop walk through the heritage listed Golden Valley Tree Park, the largest arboretum in Western Australia featuring tree species from around the world. The 60 hectare landscaped park is set in the picturesque hills of Balingup, three hours south of Perth.
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Shark Bay World Heritage Drive
This self-drive trail takes in all the significant features that give Shark Bay its World Heritage Listing. Unique features include the largest sea grass beds in the world - providing food for the dugong (sea cow), the tiny cockleshells of Shell Beach, the stromatolites of Hamelin Bay and the dolphins at Monkey Mia.
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Gorge Rim Walk, Dales Gorge
The Gorge Rim Walk follows the rim of Dales Gorge, in Karijini National Park which is a bushwalker’s delight. The track goes between the vertigo inducing views of Circular Pool Lookout to the beginning of the Fortescue Falls track.
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Ride the Sunset Coast- Marmion to Burns Beach
The Ride the Sunset Coast pathway extends from the southern suburb of Munster, to Burns Beach, north of Perth. The 14 kilometre section from Marmion to Burns Beach is an easy, half day cycle that contains many of the highlights including Hillarys Marina, Marmion Marine Park and wilder coastal vegetation.
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Penguin Island Boardwalk & Walk Trail
Penguin Island is a magnet for nature lovers and is home to the largest colony of Little Penguins (also known as Fairy Penguins). The trail starts at the Penguin Experience Island Discovery Centre and allows walkers to experience close encounters with the flora and fauna.
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Whether you're going urban or bush, these tips are a great guide on what to wear, what to take and where to find out the latest conditions.
Leave No Trace
Use the 7 Leave No Trace principles to ensure your trails experience has a minimal impact on the environment and other trail users.
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimise Campfire Impact
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Your Hosts and Other Visitors
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