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).
Created by the Toodyay Friends of the River this marked and signposted walk track follows the western bank of the Avon River for 6.5km from the Toodyay Caravan Park to the Nardie pioneer cemetery. Follow the orange markers as the track passes many features of interest.
It is the best way to access river viewpoints, especially at Avon Descent time.
Picnic facilities and seating have been installed along the way. Allow at least 2 hours one way. Conditions may vary according to the season.
Bilya means river in Noongar language.The Avon River (Gulgulga Bilya) is a place of great cultural significance to the Ballardong people. Please respect the environment and wildlife.
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).
What To Pack
What To Pack
Group B - Hiking & Long Distance Trails
(Bushwalks and/or longer trails)
Sun protection: hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen (SPF 30+)
Insect repellent
Plenty of drinking water (as a minimum carry and drink 1 litre of water per hour of walking, per person).
PLB or satellite phone
Clothing to suit the activity, environment and weather conditions.
Map/ Compass, do not rely on your phone in remote locations.
Snacks/ Meals to keep your energy levels up on longer walks
Extra food and water in case of unexpected delays
Rubbish bag to remove all your rubbish
Reference material such as wildflower wildlife guides.
Whistle (for emergencies, six short blasts per minute)
Small trowel for toilet emergencies, and a few sheets of toilet paper in a small waterproof bag.
Personal first aid kit (check that items are clean, properly sealed, have not exceeded expiry dates and that used items have been replaced).
Torch/ Headlamp
Binoculars and camera (optional)
Additional Useful Items
Binoculars to observe some of the sixty or so species of waterbird recorded along the river.
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Gillian Groom rated Bilya Walk Track, Toodyay a 4 out of 5
Gillian Groom
Reviewed 11 May 2019, 6:13pm
A very pleasant walk predominantly by the river. Very easy trail with virtually no gradient. Very well marked with orange triangles. Multiple bench seats and a bird hide.
I have walked this trail twice now; once last October and again today.
In October I walked from the cemetery to the town and today the reverse. The advantage of leaving from the town today was that the sun was behind me the whole way.
Right now there is a bit of water in the river but the vegetation is dry, October was wet and green. Quite well shaded. Both times there has been abundant bird life.
I think that it is a walk you could happily do on a monthly basis to see the change of the seasons.
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Bilya Walk Track
Millard's Pool
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Shire of Toodyay
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View from the Bird Hide
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Rachel Byrne
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The Bilya trail markers
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Pelusey Photography
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Nadine Cemetery
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Pelusey Photography
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Avon River
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Pelusey Photography
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Bilya bird hide on the Avon River
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Pelusey Photography
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Trail markers
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Pelusey Photography
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Less than 1 hour
2.3km
