Mt Brown Walk Trail, Beeliar Park

Overview

A short and easy walk in the Beeliar Regional Park to a vantage point giving 360 degree views to Cockburn Sound, and inland surrounding areas.

Firewood banksia

Firewood banksia makes a great display in autumn

Photo Credit: Pam Riordan

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About the Trail

The Beeliar Regional Park consists of two chains of wetlands comprised of 26 lakes and numerous wetlands stretching 25 kimlometres along the coast and covering an area of approximately 3400 hectares. Mt Brown lies in the western chain close to the Indian Ocean.

The wetlands were important camping, ceremonial areas and sources of food for Aboriginal people. The vegetation communities found in the park represent communities once widespread on the Swan Coastal Plain but now significantly decreased.

The walk up Mt Brown is only 1 kilometre each way and there is a connecting path to the Lake Mt Brown walk trail from near the top of the hill.

Need to Know

  • Time

    Up to 1 hour

  • Distance

    2km return Length is 2km.

  • Trail Start

    Cockburn Road, Henderson, 40km (30 minute drive) south of Perth

  • Trail End

    Top of Mt Brown, Beeliar Regional Park

  • 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?

    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)

  • Best Time of the Year

    May to November

  • Facilities

    • Car Park
    • Dog Friendly
    • Lookouts

  • Access to the Trail

    Road

  • Trail Contact

    Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Parks and Wildlife Service
    Telephone: 9442 0300
    Web: http://exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au/park/beeliar
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