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Collie River Heritage Trail, Eaton

Trail difficulty
Easy
Trail difficulty

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.

  • Length 2km
  • Est. time Less than 1 hour
  • Dog friendly
  • Accessible trail
  • Return
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18°C

22°

13°

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Starting at the Old Coast Road Bridge the Collie River Heritage Trail runs along the Eaton Foreshore for 2km until the Hands Avenue Lookout.

In a deeply collaborative project between the Shire of Dardanup and local Aboriginal Elders, a series of six signs feature stunning original artwork by Wardandi Balardong artist Tahlia Bennell which provide a spectacular backdrop for presentation of the area’s unique stories.

With the inclusion of QR codes, heritage trail visitors can use their smart phone to scan the codes and listen to a recording or watch a video of the stories as told by Elder Joe Northover.

The Wardandi, Pindjarup and Wilman people used this land for hunting, fishing, camping and ceremony, and to visit and pay respect to their sacred sites.

This walk trail promotes their cultural identity and history, reflecting the unique and spiritual relationship they have with the Boodjar (land) and Beelya (river). This walk trail is called Koorliny Beelya (“water going along”).

The heritage trail in Eaton forms part of the overall Leschenault Historic Walk Trail between Australind and Eaton, linking the shires of Dardanup and Harvey.

Allow approximately 30 – 40 minutes to complete the trail or longer if you plan on stopping to listen to the video stories. The Collie River Heritage Trail is wheel chair accessible.

Listen to Story 1 - Story of the Bellagu and Djilyan by Elder Joe Northover.

 

 

Shire of Dardanup

(08) 9724 0000

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Time / Duration

Up to 1 hour. Additional time may be necessary if you plan on listening to all of the video stories.

Length

Distance varies as the trail forms part of the Leschenault Historic Walk Trail. If trail users want to return to the start point it is an additional 2km.

Trail Start

Old Coast Road Bridge at Eaton Foreshore

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Trail End

Hands Avenue Lookout

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When to go

All year round

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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.

Facilities

  • BBQ Facilities
  • Car Park
  • Child Activities
  • Dog Friendly
  • Lookouts
  • All accessible parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shaded Area
  • View Platform
  • Water Access Points
  • All accessible toilet facilities
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Today May 13, 9:53am

18°C

Feels like 18°C

Max 22°

Min 13°

Precipitation: 100%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 3.33km/h N

8-day forecast

Wed

22°

13°

Thu

17°

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Fri

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Sat

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Mon

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Tue

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1 trail goers have rated this trail as 5 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.

Michelle Trainer

Reviewed 28 Dec 2024, 10:31am

Gorgeous accessible walk trail along the river with lots of birdlife and flora to enjoy, we even saw a huge eagle nest with a fledgling squaking and flowering balgas and WA Christmas trees.
You can start this walk at the Eaton Forshore Playground which has drinkong water, bathrooms and huge playground.
Unfortunately the QR codes on the sign boards are not connecting (I have reported this to the email address provided), but you can find it on the Shire of Dardanup website: https://www.dardanup.wa.gov.au/collie-river-heritage-trail-sign-5.aspx

The sign boards are great though, I enjoyed learning about the Traditional Custodians' connection to those beautiful place.

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