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Whether you’re after a gentle pedal or a blow-your-hair-back ride, Australia’s South West is WA’s premier trail riding region. 

Want to know all the ins and outs and what to expect when hiking in Australia's South West? 
Here's our hot tips on what to be be prepared for and what experiences await!

You don’t have to travel far to access some of our State’s great mountain bike trails. Just two hours south of Perth is the Collie River region which is filled with a multitude of trail riding options. From novice to experienced, there are trails to suit all levels. Best of all, you can head off after work on a Friday afternoon, spend the weekend on the trails and be back on Monday morning. Of course, you could always stay a little longer.

The Cape to Cape Track stretches for 124-kilometres along the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge, between the lighthouses of Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin in the far south west of Western Australia.  It features spectacular coastal and forest scenery, a fascinating geology of cliffs, caves, headlands and rock formations and an ever-changing display of vegetation and wildflowers.
Designed to bring people in close contact with the environment, the track mainly follows the coast, alternating spectacular sweeping cliff-top views with stretches of pristine beach. There are several inland loops, which take in some lovely, sheltered woodland sections as well as the magnificent karri trees of the Boranup Forest. 

Situated between the Darling Range and the wheatbelt, Foxes Lair is a 68 hectare bush reserve abundant with native fauna, flora and uniquely beautiful bush trails. 

The Wambenger Trails app makes finding and following trails around Collie so easy. Available for Apple, Android or online, its easy to use and works offline too.

Denmark in the Great Southern region of WA, is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the state as most of us know, what you might not know is the connection and sense of identity the locals in Denmark have with the Waterways that surround Denmark, from the Denmark River and river mouth, all the way to the coastal cliffs of Lights Beach. 

If there’s one thing dogs love more than anything it’s going for a walk. Thankfully there are numerous trails around Perth and further afield that you and your pooch can enjoy together. 

Choosing the right type of terrain to match your ability is important for anyone planning an outdoor adventure so to assist those wanting to traverse a trail using a wheelchair, we’ve carefully curated some options. Close to Perth or further afield; you’re sure to find an accessible trail that suits your needs.

If you're a newcomer to mountain biking it’s easy to be confused by all the terms and slang  riders use on and off the track. Being told to check at the ‘LBS’ for info on ‘skatey’ tracks can have you shaking your head in confusion. To help put meaning to some of the most common terms here’s a selection to start you off.

Western Australia has some of the most beautiful hiking trails in the country. Most of them are do-able for the everyday hiker, but some require extensive preparation and experience to get through safely. Whether it’s one of our multi-day wonders like the Bibbulmun Track or a more treacherous hike like Bluff Knoll, here’s what you need to know.

This question is asked nearly every week in the Trails WA group, so we have put together some information that we hope will be useful.