Marcora Walk Trail, Byford Hills

Overview

The Macora Trail, often called the Byford Hills Walk Trail, is a 2.7 kilometre loop walk. The trail starts at Macora Falls, returning via Walters Road, Burrell Street, Stevenson Place and Bradshaw Road. This moderate level track includes some steep sections but the views make it worth it!

Byford Hills Trail

The view of the city from the Byford Hills

Photo Credit: Pelusey Photography

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About the Trail

Macora means ‘wet season’ in the local indigenous language. Some of the granite outcrops are thought to be 400 million years old.  From the high points in the trail there are views over Kwinana and even to Perth.  Points of interest include an historic water tank and, beside the quarry face, the site of the old 1914 brickworks.

Wildlife to look for includes blue wrens, red tailed cockatoos, fantails and parrots.  Flora in the jarrah and marri forests includes wattles, grasstrees, myrtles, grevilleas, hakeas, and in spring blue lady orchids and fringe lillies.  

Need to Know

  • Time

    Up to 1 hour

  • Distance

    2.7 km loop Length is 2.7km (Loop).

  • Trail Start (Loop)

    100 Beenyup Road, Byford (50 minutes and 60 kms from Perth)

  • Degree of Difficulty

    Moderate - Moderate level of fitness and experience required.
    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.

    Steep climb at beginning.

  • What to Pack?

    Group B (Bushwalks and/or longer trails) 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
    • First Aid kit

  • Best Time of the Year

    June to November

  • Facilities

    • Car Park
    • Dog Friendly
    • Lookouts

  • Access to the Trail

    Drive to Byford Hills

  • Trail Contact

    Mandurah Visitor Centre
    Telephone: (08) 9550 3999
    Email: visitor@mandurah.wa.gov.au
    Web: www.visitpeel.com.au
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