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Pooryungup Water Walk Pooryungup Water Walk

Bush Walk

(+2)
Trail Running, Gravel
 in South West

  • 1-3 hours
  • 6 km
    • Bush Walk Class 2

      Easy trail with modified or hardened surface, and gentle hills or occasional steps. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required. May be suitable for assisted wheelchair users (if ramps are provided at steps).
    • Mountain Bike Easy

      Recommended for beginner riders with basic mountain bike skills. Typically flowing, open trails on firm terrain with gentle gradients. Surface may be uneven, loose or muddy at times. Riders may encounter small rollable obstacles and technical trail features.

LOOK | LISTEN | FEEL

Bring your smart device and headphones and take the WOW Trail to the Pooryungup/Lights Beach QR code plaque to witness the Denmark community sharing with you tales of a life spent in the Great Southern, with her special water places

Pooryungup Water Walk Qr Code Plaque
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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

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Be trail ready for Pooryungup Water Walk

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

Time / Duration

1 hour

Length

Steep uphill / downhill areas, quick turns. 40 minutes by bicycle and 90 minutes walking (one-way).

Elevation

Undulating gradient

What To Pack

Group B - Hiking & Long Distance Trails (Bushwalks and/or longer trails) required.

Trail Start

Denmark Community Windfarm

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Trail End

Pooryungup WATER WALK QR code Plaque

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Bush Walk

Class 2

Easy trail with modified or hardened surface, and gentle hills or occasional steps. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required. May be suitable for assisted wheelchair users (if ramps are provided at steps).

Visit Trail Tips for further information.

Mountain Bike

Easy

Recommended for beginner riders with basic mountain bike skills. Typically flowing, open trails on firm terrain with gentle gradients. Surface may be uneven, loose or muddy at times. Riders may encounter small rollable obstacles and technical trail features.

Visit Trail Tips for further information.

Difficulty Notes

Undulating gradient, steep uphill/downhill and sharp turns. The distance and steep sections may make this hard for some wheelchair users.

Facilities

Parking and toilets are available at either end of the trail.

  • Car Park
  • Dog Friendly
  • Lookouts
  • All accessible parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • All accessible toilet facilities
  • View Platform
  • Water Access Points

Best time of year

Visit all year round

Trail Access

Denmark Community Windfarm, Denmark which is 420km (4.5 hours) south of Perth

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Aboriginal Culture

This trail is part of the Aboriginal Culture badge.

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1 trail goers have rated Pooryungup Water Walk as 4 out of 5!

We love to hear from people who've been on our Western Australian trails, so it would be most appreciated it if you wanted to leave a review.

Chelle Fisher

Reviewed 27 Jul 2022, 6:44pm

A beautiful dual use trail taking in beautiful views of the Denmark coastline.

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