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Bridgetown Heritage Trail

Urban Walk inSouth West

  • 1-3 hours
  • 2.4 km

The Town Heritage Walk is an easy stroll that can take hours depending on how many shops, cafes and bars you stop at. Both sides of Hampton Street are lined with historic buildings, many dating back over 100 years.

Bridgetown Police Station and Lockup Museum 1880
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Trail Start

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Opposite the Bridgetwon Greenbushes Visitor Information Centre, South West Highway Bridgetown (270km and 3 hours south of Perth)

Trail End

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Bridgetown Bridge

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The Town Heritage Walk is an easy and pleasant way of taking in Bridgetown’s historical buildings. Just grab an information booklet from the Bridgetown Visitors Centre and follow the map while reading about the various locations. Along the way you can stop for a coffee or drink and do some shopping.

This beautifully located historic town-site was originally named Geegelup, until renamed Bridgetown in 1868. Many buildings are so well preserved that the National Trust of Australia designated Bridgetown an official Heritage Town. Some of the more significant historic landmarks you will see are the bridge across the Blackwood River, St Brigid’s Catholic Church and convent, National Bank building, the Town Hall and St Paul’s Anglican Church. 

Bridgetown Greenbushes Visitors Centre

08) 9761 1555

Bridgetown-Greenbushes Visitor Centre

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Time / Duration

Up to 1 hour

Length

2.4km one way

What To Pack

Group A (Urban trails or short trails near facilities) required.

Trail Start

Opposite the Bridgetwon Greenbushes Visitor Information Centre, South West Highway Bridgetown (270km and 3 hours south of Perth)

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Trail End

Bridgetown Bridge

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Facilities

  • BBQ Facilities
  • Cafe
  • Car Park
  • Dog Friendly
  • Kiosk
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shaded Area
  • Visitor Information Centre

Best time of year

All year round

Trail Access

Bus or Drive to Bridgetown

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