Waterways | Love Stories of Place, WATER WALK

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Gravel, Road

Length 1.5km
Est. time Less than 1 hour
Dog friendly
Accessible trail
Trail style: One-way

Today

8^°C

Maximum temperature: 13°C

Minimum temperature: 8°C

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Wundju, djerepinj ngala kattidj. Chinung, nih Boodja ngarlark

Chinnajen unna, bullgar uattain koorrt kattajiny

goondaduk bilya kaip wirren moombari (moombari – where the river meets the sky)

Welcome, you are invited to look, listen, and feel country with us

Let's walk together and seek permission

From our living water spirit to show our respect

This Great Southern Ecotourism/Community Arts project invites audiences to take the Water Walk along the banks of Kwoorabup to the Denmark River mouth, and the coastal cliffs of Pooryungup to Lights Beach, where QR code plaques let you access local Denmark stories

Made by SHOON Healthy Art and the Waterways Team, through Denmark Arts Council

Partnered by the Shire of Denmark, Denmark Chamber of Commerce, Greenskills, Wilson Inlet Catchment Committee, Trails WA, Outdoors Great Southern

Proudly supported by The Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries, Lotterywest, Regional Arts WA, Regional Arts Australia and Australian Museums and Galleries Association

BUILDING UNITY THROUGH DIVERSITY

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Here is everything you need to know before visiting this trail.

Time / Duration

30 - 45 minutes

Length

1.5 km end to end trail (3 km return). Allow 20 minutes walking, with WATER WALK QR code Plaque at river mouth opening

Elevation

Flat

Trail Access

Berridge Park, Denmark which is 420km (4.5 hours) south of Perth

Trail Start

Berridge Park, Denmark which is 420km (4.5 hours) south of Perth

Get directions

Trail End

Kwoorabup River Mouth QR code Plaque

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When to go

Visit all year round, noting the eastern side of the river is impassable July-Aug.

What’s the weather like?

Bush Walk

Class 1

All abilities access, flat, even, hardened surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for unassisted wheelchair users and prams. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required.

Hazards & Warnings

Eastern side of Denmark River river is impassable July-Aug.

Facilities

Wheelchair accessible parking and toilet facilities available at Berridge Park. Wheelchair accessible parking also available at the end of the trail at Denmark River Mouth, close to QR code.

BBQ Facilities
Cafe
Car Park
Child Activities
Coach Parking
Dog Friendly
All accessible parking
Picnic Area
Public Toilet
Shaded Area
Sheltered Area
All accessible toilet facilities
Water Access Points

Today Jun 12, 10:26pm

8^°C

Feels like 6^°C

Max 13°C

Min 8°C

Precipitation: 100%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 2.99km/h NW

Fri

Maximum temperature: 13°

Minimum temperature: 8°

Sat

Maximum temperature: 16°

Minimum temperature: 5°

Sun

Maximum temperature: 16°

Minimum temperature: 10°

Mon

Maximum temperature: 11°

Minimum temperature: 9°

Tue

Maximum temperature: 12°

Minimum temperature: 10°

Wed

Maximum temperature: 12°

Minimum temperature: 8°

Thu

Maximum temperature: 14°

Minimum temperature: 10°

Fri

Maximum temperature: 14°

Minimum temperature: 8°

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Supporters & Partners

Trails are free and offer countless benefits to our community, from fostering fun and fitness to encouraging social connection, exploration, and personal challenges. These exceptional trail experiences are made possible through the support and collaboration of these great organisations and initiatives:

Kwoorabup WATER WALK

Waterways | Love Stories of Place, WATER WALK QR code Plaque.

Take the trail and connect to stories of connection to place or go to https://www.waterwaysgreatsouthern.art/

Brendon Manuel

1 / 6

Kwoorabup WATER WALK

Respected Menang Elder Aunty Carol Pettersen talking about her experience of spending time at local water places over the last 80 years, beside the Kwoorabup/Denmark River.

Hear her story from the Kwoorabup QR code plaque or go to: https://waterwaysgreatsouthern.art/

Brendon Manuel

2 / 6

Kwoorabup WATER WALK

Local Denmark sailor Dave Cliff took us out on Wilson/Nullaki Inlet and talked about his enjoyment of spending time on this culturally significant water body.

Hear his story from the Kwoorabup QR code plaque or go to: https://waterwaysgreatsouthern.art/

Brendon Manuel

3 / 6

Kwoorabup WATER WALK

Denmark local Zac Launay of Wilson Inlet Seafood talking about making a sustainable living on the Wilson/Nullaki Inlet.

Hear his story from the Kwoorabup QR code plaque or go to: https://waterwaysgreatsouthern.art/

Brendon Manuel

4 / 6

Kwoorabup WATER WALK

Denmark local Jamie Stahl talking about growing up with Great Southern water around his feet and how it is essential to his everyday existance, beside the Wilson/Nullaki Inlet.

Hear his story from the Kwoorabup QR code plaque or go to: https://waterwaysgreatsouthern.art/

Brendon Manuel

5 / 6

Kwoorabup WATER WALK

Local Denmark participant Anne Sorrenson of the Waterways | Love Stories of Place project, performs on-site at the Kwoorabup/Denmark River Mouth.

See her story from the Kwoorabup QR code plaque or go to: https://waterwaysgreatsouthern.art/

Brendon Manuel

6 / 6

Kwoorabup Water Walk