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Dell to South Ledge, Beelu NP, Perth Hills

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Bush Walk
Trail difficulty
Moderate
Trail difficulty

Moderate trail that may have short steep hills, rough surface, many steps or some rock hopping. Directional signage. Some bushwalking experience and moderate fitness required.

  • Length 9km
  • Est. time Half day
  • Circuit / loop
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Starting at The Dell, a popular location for mountain bike trails in the Perth Hills, this 9km walk trail takes you through the Beelu National Park and joins up with the Bibbulmun Track on the edge of the Helena River Valley. An abundance of wildflowers will greet you in spring along with the calls of the endangered Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo.

At the halfway point is an opportunity to visit the Golden View Lookout, a timber platform protruding from the landscape providing spectacular views of Mundaring Weir and Lake CY O'Connor. A combination of the right length, nice views and being close to Kalamunda, the Dell to South Ledge trail is a great way to spend a few hours in the Australian bush. 

This trail is part of the following destinations:

Visit Mundaring

Discover the bushland beauty of Mundaring, nestled in the heart of the Perth Hills. This hiker and cyclist paradise boasts an array of trails that lead you through a tapestry...

Visit Kalamunda

Just a quick 30-minute drive from Perth city, Kalamunda offers a stunning blend of natural beauty, rich history, and outdoor adventures. This picturesque area is characterized by its lush bushland,...

Perth Hills Kalamunda Visitor Centre

(08) 9257 9998

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  • Shire of Kalamunda

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  • The Life of Py

    A hikers description of the Dell to South Ledge trail with photos.

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

Time / Duration

2 - 4 hours

Length

9km loop

Trail Access

Road 2WD

Trail Start

The Dell, Mundaring Weir Rd, 40km (45 mins) east of Perth

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Trail End

When to go

April to November

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Bush Walk

Class 3

Moderate trail that may have short steep hills, rough surface, many steps or some rock hopping. Directional signage. Some bushwalking experience and moderate fitness required.

Please ensure you download a map and walk notes, as there is no signage after the Golden View lookout.

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Prohibited items

No pets allowed

Facilities

  • Car Park
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • View Platform
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Trail information updated
4th May 2026

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7 trail goers have rated this trail as 2.86 out of 5!

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Chelle Fisher

Reviewed 14 Sep 2022, 11:51am

I really enjoyed this trail although navigating can be a little tricky and pretty sure I did a little longer than the 9kms.
Michelle Shuck

Reviewed 27 May 2021, 6:26pm

Quite possibly the WORST walk I have done for signage and directions. Once you reach South Ledge Picnic area, it is near impossible to find the way back to the Dell car park. My 8km walk today became 13km due to walking back and forth trying to find the correct path. I'm an experienced hiker but found this walk stressful and totally not worth it. Would give it 0 stars if I could
Donna Storey

Reviewed 29 Jun 2020, 2:16pm

This is a lovely trail but very, very, very badly signed. This made it quite a stressful walk unfortunately which took away from the lovely views, amazing birdlife and other surprise animals that pop out onto the trail. Please, please upgrade the signage for this trail in line with all your other trails.
Charli Smith

Reviewed 23 Jun 2018, 10:48am

A scenic and relatively easy walk, although some difficulty with navigation as instructions are not clear and signposting is not well maintained.
Jude Comfort

Reviewed 24 Aug 2017, 4:49pm

While there are some quite lovely parts to this walk, especially the first half (if walking clockwise) there are some disappointments. The first part is easy to follow along the Munda Biddi and then the Bib Track. However once you make Golden Lookout you are really on your own. I had to rely on Google maps to get me back to Dell Park. Next time maybe would just retrace my tracks from the Lookout. Also I did this walk mid week and I think if on the weekend you may need to be dodging mountain bikes on the Munda Biddi.
Hanoz Kapadia

Reviewed 7 Jul 2017, 8:10pm

An average trail; nothing worth going back to. It seems popular more with mountain bikers as I saw quite a few of them on the trail. I agree with Natalie - there are no directions and it's not even named. I had to rely on my phone's GPS every now and then to stay on track which took away from the relaxation that comes from disconnecting from the outside world. It may be more fun in the spring and summer when wildflowers come out.
Natalie Richards

Reviewed 24 Apr 2017, 12:41pm

Fantastic walk and spectacular scenery but the instructions for the start could be clearer. Make sure you start your walk on the Munda Biddi trail. Also, take water!

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