CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE

DISCOVER TIPS TO MAKE YOUR NEXT DWELLINGUP ADVENTURE AS EPIC AS CAN BE.

CHOOSE FROM FUN FAMILY ACTIVITY, INTENSE EXPLORATION OR SOMETHING EXTREME TO BOOST THE ADRENALINE.

WITH EASY ACCESS to the Bibbulmun Track, the Munda Biddi, the Murray River and many more hiking and biking trails, Dwellingup offers plenty of activities designed to be as active or as relaxed as you like.

Take your pick from treetop walks, bushwalking, kayaking or mountain biking, or choose something as simple as picking your own fruit, feeding cows and a tractor ride through orchards.

The area is steeped in history and culture - learn more about the Dreamtime song line with a tour led by a Nyoongar elder or take a ride on an old steam train through the Darling Ranges. All you need to do is make your choice and jump right in.

The Curious Explorer

Trains, Trails and Tucker If you are keen on combining a few energetic activities into one action packed day, book a hike with Off the Beaten Track. Off the Beaten Track owner and operator Tracy Lindsey says it’s the vibrant bushland with tall jarrah trees, lush bracken ferns and stunning wattle that make this region so fun to explore for people of all ages.

Another favourite for young ones is the Dwellingup Trains, Trails and Woodfired Delights tour. It starts with a trip on the Hotham Valley Tourist Railway steam train from Dwellingup to Etmilyn before hopping off to explore the Etmilyn Forest Walk. Hike the Bibbulmun Track back to town to enjoy some gourmet pizzas (9km walk).

Conquer a Cut of the Bibbulmun Track Dwellingup offers a base to explore one of the most stunning sections of the Bibbulmun track.

Start at the Dwellingup Trails and Visitor Centre and walk 20.7km north towards Chadoora camp or 13.3km south to Swamp Oak- both easily accessible and scenic routes. Tracks are signposted with yellow markers making it easy to navigate, with or without a guide. Make sure you have a map and have up-to-date information on track conditions.

Discover Ancient Culture Reconnect with the earth and learn about Murray’s First Nations people when booking a tour with Kaarak Dreaming.

Hotham Valley Tourist Railway

ALL ABOARD THE HOTHAM VALLEY TOURIST RAILWAY

Jump onboard the Steam Train, operating on Sundays from May to October, or take a ride on its diesel Forest Train on weekends from November to April.

The Brave Adventurer

Hero Dirt and Rarefied Air The epic Murray Valley Mountain Bike Trails in Lane Poole Reserve are a network of tracks, known for their perfect mountain biking soil, dubbed ‘hero dirt’.

In addition to the five beginner trails, there are eight intermediate and three difficult tracks to be explored.

Don’t miss ‘The Roost’ at the top of the descending trails where riders can overlook the Murray Valley.

Read up on the nitty gritty details of the trails on page 11.

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Explore the Murray River The two-day Murray Explorer self-guided tour allows adventurers to take in the forest-lined riverbanks when canoeing at their own pace from an up-river Murray campsite towards Dwaarlindjirraap. From late May to October, the Murray River flows quickly, offering the opportunity to try exhilarating and fast water rafting. Dwellingup Adventures’ self-guided fast water rafting tour runs from Yarragil to Bob’s Crossing, covering a section of the river featuring several small rapids.

The Sky’s the Limit Be brave, be bold and book a skydive with the WA Skydiving Academy. Marvel at the rugged beauty of the coastline of the Murray region with a panorama of white sands and turquoise seas combined with glimpses of the red-earth outback. This dramatic landscape merges to create a visually arresting splendour that is unmatched.

Family Friendly Adventure

Treetops Adventure Swing through the pine and jarrah treetops at Treetops Adventure. The adventure company offers high ropes courses and ziplines for people of all ages, with two courses specifically designed for three to seven-year-olds. Older kids and adults can choose from eight courses that vary in difficulty and reach up to 18m off the ground. After testing out the ropes, Treetops Adventure Dwellingup park manager Ryan Hansen recommends bringing your bathers and hiring a canoe for a paddle on the Murray River.

Campsites and Canoes If you are camping out at the stunning Lane Poole Reserve, you can hire mountain bikes, kayaks and canoes from Dwellingup Adventures and have them delivered to the iconic swimming spot at Dwaarlindjirraap, or the recently upgraded Chuditch picnic area. Both have barbeque facilities, amenities and steps down to the water’s edge, making it easy to launch canoes - a great day out for any family.

Eco Appreciation Book an Eco Tour with Salt and Bush Eco Tours. You’ll be guided through the Peel Harvey Estuary in a specialised watercraft called sail kayaks, powered by either the wind, foot pedals or a kayak paddle, and if you’re lucky, you might see some dolphins swim past. Jump to page 23 to discover more about Salt and Bush Eco Tours.

Pick Your Own Kids get such joy in picking their own fruit from an orchard, feeding farm animals and getting their boots and hands muddy. Caraholly Orchard have seasonal fruit picking and open orchard events that are highlights for locals and visitors alike. Featuring food trucks, tractor rides and market stalls with fresh produce, these family favourite events are set across the orchard’s expansive grass area, overlooking the stunning valleys of the Darling Range.

You can also call into Vergone’s Farm Stall and Café, which has an open farm gate Thursday to Sunday and seasonal raspberry picking. A local’s choice, here you will find some of the best homemade cheesecake and lunch options in the region.