Karri Walk Trail, Denmark
Overview
An easy short walk starting from Annie Harrison Park in the Denmark town, and meandering though karri and paperbark forest to the Old Post Office building at the Denmark river mouth. Forest views, good birdlife and wildflowers. Links to the Mokare Heritage Trail, the Munda Biddi Trail and the Wilson Inlet Heritage Trail at the heritage railway bridge.

The Karri Walk Trail, near the Denmark Rivermouth.
Photo Credit: Helen Heydenrych
About the Trail
The Karri Walk Trail is an easy bush walk departing from the Annie Harrison Park on Barnett Street in Denmark town, and passing through scenic karri and paperbark forest, with some townscape views as it skirts the Denmark Recreation Centre grounds.
The walk provides a gentle experience of the height and beauty of the karri forest, filled with bird calls and shady coolness under the green canopy. The walk ends at the Denmark heritage railway bridge, where an interpretative information shelter gives an insight into the history of Denmark, and picnic and BBQ facilities are available for public use, in a beautiful setting adjacent to the Denmark River.
Further recreational activities and public toilets can be accessed at the Denmark Rivermouth Caravan Park, near the end point of the walk.
Need to Know
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Time
Up to 1 hour, but can be extended by returning to town along the Mokare Heritage Trail, or continuing walking along the Wilson Inlet Heritage Trail. -
Distance
3km return Length is 1.5km. -
Trail Start
Annie Harrison Park, Barnett Street, Denmark -
Trail End
Hollings Road, heritage railway bridge, Denmark river mouth -
Degree of Difficulty
Easy - Suits majority of fitness and experience levels.
Bush Walk: Grade 2 - No bushwalking experience required. The track is a hardened or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps. Walks no greater than 10km. Suitable for families with young children. -
What to Pack?
Binoculars for birdwatching
Group A (Urban trails or short trails near facilities) required.
- Full large water bottle per person.
- Sturdy shoes
- Sun hat or bike helmet (compulsory in WA)
- Sunglasses, sunscreen (30+) and insect repellant
- Clothes to suit the activity and potential weather conditions
- Binoculars and camera (optional)
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Best Time of the Year
All year round -
Facilities
BBQ, playground and toilet facilities near the start and end of the trail, in Berridge Park and at the Denmark Rivermouth Caravan Park.
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Hazards & Warnings
Beware of snakes, especially in December - April. -
Access to the Trail
Road or bus to Denmark -
Trail Contact
Shire of Denmark
Telephone: (08) 98480300
Email: enquiries@denmark.wa.gov.au
Web: www.denmark.wa.gov.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shireofdenmark