Trail Type: Bush Walk

Mount Matilda Walk Trail

Type: Bush Walk | Region: Golden Outback | Difficulty: Easy

Set amongst an impressive landscape of natural bushland, a sea of wheat fields, rocky outcrops and 1300 wildflower species, this is a spectacular walk, especially in Spring. Drive out via New Norcia and make a day of it.

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Trail Details

Time and/or Distance

3 hours . Distance is 7km loop, Shorter option is 4.8km (2 hours)

Access to the Trail

12 kilometres drive from Wongan Hills

Best Time of the Year

Spring for the wildflowers – September to November

Facilities

Interpretive signs about the flora

  • Lookouts

Difficulty

Easy (suits majority of fitness and experience levels)

What to Pack

Maps available from Wongan Hills visitor centre
Group B items required.

  • Minimum 2 litres of water per person per day
  • Sturdy shoes
  • Sun hat or bike helmet (compulsory in WA)
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen (30+) and insect repellant
  • Binoculars and camera (optional)
  • Map or guide book where suggested
  • Snacks and/or lunch depending on length of trail
  • Clothes to suit the activity and potential weather conditions including a water/windproof jacket
  • Spray bottle of methylated spirits to spray boots and tyres in disease risk areas
  • First Aid kit

Prohibited

No bikes or pets

Trail Contact

Wongan Tourism Association
Tel: +61 (0)8 9671 1051
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Trail Start

Starting Point

Mount Matilda carpark, Mount Matilda Nature Reserve, Wongan Hills which is 180km (2.5 hours) north east of Perth

Geo location

-30.900318, 116.722107