Railway Walk Kwolyin

Overview

A short walk across Coarin Rock, a granite outcrop in the Wheatbelt near Kwolyin.

Also check out the Cathedral Rocks walk and Granite Gardens walk nearby.

Dampiera

Dampiera

Photo Credit: Pam Riordan

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About the Trail

This two kilometre walk trail across Coarin Rock has some moderate to steep sections finishing with a walk along the old railway line. Kennedias, rock sheoaks, granite kunzeas and ant orchids may be found in spring.

The walk trail takes you back to the camping area over what used to be the old golf course.  Look out for the scarlet runner under the rock overhang.

Kwolyin is about 200km (2.5 hours) via York. It's about 100km east of York and 40km west of Bruce Rock.  While you are in the area check out the Granite Way.  The wheatbelt's newest self-drive trail.  The 60km trail takes visitors on a journey to some of the most amazing and iconic granite rocks in the Wheatbelt, spectacular nature reserves and farming vistas.

Need to Know

  • Time

    1.5 hours

  • Distance

    2.2km return Length is 2.2km (Loop).

  • Trail Start (Loop)

    Kwolyin Campground, 200 kilometres (2.5hours) east of Perth

  • 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 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

    May-November

  • Facilities

    Free camping at Coarin Rock. Camp kitchen and toilet facilities. Excellent information board with flower species identified.

    • BBQ Facilities
    • Camping
    • Car Park
    • Coach Parking
    • Dog Friendly
    • Parking for Disabled
    • Picnic Area
    • Public Toilet
    • Shaded Area
    • Sheltered Area
    • Water Access Points

  • Access to the Trail

    Coarin Rock, near Kwolyn, 200km east of Perth (2.5hours) along Quairading-Bruce Rock Road.

  • Trail Contact

    Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Parks and Wildlife Service
    Telephone: (08)9041 6000
    Web: http://exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au
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