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Plan Your Trip
Your day trip or weekend away can be filled with a variety of great outdoor adventures from camping in the jarrah forests to bushwalking and mountain biking or canoeing on the Murray River.
Immerse yourself in the beautiful forested valleys and waterways of Lane Poole Reserve. Covering almost 55,000 hectares, and criss-crossed with walking trails, mountain bike and four wheel drive tracks, the reserve is a popular and picturesque adventure playground.
Filled with bird life year round and wildflowers in spring, it's also a great place for taking it slow with a picnic or walking with your dog (yes, the reserve is pet-friendly).
For an insightful introduction to the region's natural treasures, visit the Forest Discovery Centre. Climb the three viewing towers for views of the forest canopy or discover the excellent artisan skills of local makers and creators at the gallery.
If you time your trip between May and October you can also enjoy the unique and nostalgic journey through Dwellingup's timber milling history by steam train on the Hotham Valley Railway.
There are plenty of places to set up camp under towering trees and a star-filled sky, but if you'd prefer some creature comforts head for Dwellingup's chalets, country cabins, farmstays or caravan park.
Getting to Dwellingup
Dwellingup is the perfect country escape just over 100kms south of Perth. The charming country town is only 15 minutes from the regional district centre of Pinjarra and 40 minutes from the coastal city of Mandurah.
- <p>Start your adventure in Perth, hiking the first 96 kilometres of the world-renowned Bibbulmun Track from Kalamunda.</p>
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Start your adventure in Perth, hiking the first 96 kilometres of the world-renowned Bibbulmun Track from Kalamunda.
- <p>Cycle the Munda Biddi mountain bike trail from Mundaring and take in the city-to-country scenery at your own pace.</p>
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Cycle the Munda Biddi mountain bike trail from Mundaring and take in the city-to-country scenery at your own pace.
- <p>Dwellingup is just over an hours drive south of Perth. There are 2 main highways to connect visitors to Dwellingup via Pinjarra. Travel via the Kwinana Freeway to the Pinjarra Road exit. Alternatively take a scenic country drive south of Perth via the South West Hwy.</p>
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Dwellingup is just over an hours drive south of Perth. There are 2 main highways to connect visitors to Dwellingup via Pinjarra. Travel via the Kwinana Freeway to the Pinjarra Road exit. Alternatively take a scenic country drive south of Perth via the South West Hwy.
- <p>The nearest domestic and international airport is located in Perth. Hire cars are available on arrival to drive to Dwellingup.</p>
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The nearest domestic and international airport is located in Perth. Hire cars are available on arrival to drive to Dwellingup.
Top accommodation nearby
Dwellingup Rural Chalets at Lewis Park
Lewis Park is a 16 hectare property with valley and forest views. A perfect place to escape the city and have a relaxing weekend away.
Noble River Estate
Noble River Estate is a charming chalet accommodation located in Dwellingup, Western Australia.
Jarrah Forest Lodge
Self Service Nature Lodge, Scenic Shared Facilities Accomodation in the Jarrah Forest. Conference Room, Gazebo, BBQ, Pizza Oven, Fire Pit.
Places to eat in Dwellingup
Waypoints Cafe
Waypoints Café serves tasty, seasonal food and drinks to nourish the active and adventurous. Overlooking the skate park, pump track, Hotham Valley train and shaded lawn you won't ever need to leave!
Longriders Cafe & Restaurant
Licensed family restaurant with locally sourced produce inspiring the breakfast, lunch and dinner menu.
Blue Wren Cafe
The Blue Wren Cafe is an iconic eatery located at 53 McLarty St, Dwellingup, Western Australia.
Other businesses
Dwellingup Adventures
Invent your own adventure and lose yourself in the forest and river valleys of Dwellingup.
Dwellingup Transfers
Looking for transport to or from Dwellingup? A drop off out on to the Bibbulmun Track perhaps? We can get you where you want to be!
Forest Discovery Centre
Gallery, Gift Shop, Interpretive Centre, Tree Top Walk, Trails.
Explore things to do in Dwellingup
Looking for more things to do while exploring Dwellingup? Our ‘Things to Do’ list of recommendations will guide the avid explorer to the endless possibilities and hidden gems in Dwellingup.
