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Collie Darkan Rail Trail (Dardadine section) Collie Darkan Rail Trail (Dardadine section)

Bush Walk

(+4)
Trail Running, Gravel, Rail Trail, Equestrian
 in Golden Outback

  • Half day
  • 15 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.

    • Trail Bike Easy

      Rider may encounter narrow, loose, soft, rocky or slippery sections and hills with short steep sections. Recommended for riders of intermediate skill level.

Walk, horse ride or cycle this 15km section of the Collie Darkan Rail Trail through picturesque farm land, past nesting grounds for water birds, through remanent native vegetation with an explosion of wildflowers and historical rail line sites.    

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The Dardadine section of the Collie Darkan Rail trail extends from the small rural community of Darkan to the end of the trail just before the Dardadine siding.  The trail traverses through farmland where sheep and their lambs graze (in season) and past large paddocks of canola, barley and other grain crops (also seasonal).  Picnic tables are provide near Namine swamp where water birds nest and at various other points along the trail.  Hillman siding provides an insight into the rail line in years gone by. 

The trail is quiet and often you will be the only ones using the it.  There are no facilities once you leave Darkan so make sure you take sufficient water and food for the day.  

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

Time / Duration

5 hours

Elevation

Mostly flat terrain

Trail Start

Darkan

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Trail End

Dardadine

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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.

Trail Bike

Easy

Rider may encounter narrow, loose, soft, rocky or slippery sections and hills with short steep sections. Recommended for riders of intermediate skill level.

Visit Trail Tips for further information.

Difficulty Notes

Terrain is mostly flat on a gravel surface

Hazards & Warnings

Be aware of snakes during warmer months of the year. 

Safety

 Take sufficient water and supplies for the day

Facilities

All facilities other than picnic tables are provided at the trail head in Darkan.  Camping and cabins are available in the Darkan Caravan Park.   Accommodation is also available from private accommdation providors in Darkan.  

  • BBQ Facilities
  • Car Park
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shaded Area
  • Shop
  • Water Access Points
  • Accessible BBQ facilities

Best time of year

August, September and October (spring)

Trail Access

Trailhead in Darkan is located 210km south of Perth and 120km east of Bunbury and is accessible by car. No public transport is available. The Trailhead is located adjacent to the historical Darkan Rail Station in the Darkan Railway Reserve in the centre of town.

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