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Denmark Fairy Doors Trail

Menang & Bibbulman Noongar Country

Denmark Fairy Door Walk Denmark River Wa 12 +4 Gallery
Bush Walk
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 3.8km
  • Est. time Less than 1 hour
  • Dog friendly
  • Circuit / loop
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8°C

13°

8°

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The Mokare Heritage Trail has been infiltrated by fairies! There are about twenty tiny wooden doors situated along the eastern and western sides of the Denmark River and are home to the resident fairies who have been growing in numbers since May 2021. You'll find these little homes on the base of trees, behind bushes or on tree trunks.

The story behind the doors goes like this: local resident Ian Rorke was trying to capture a photo of an egret one day when he heard a tapping noise and stumbled across some fairies! The teeny tiny craftspeople were building their dwellings because they really liked Denmark and wanted to move in. Foo and Dym are the elder fairies and they granted Ian a licence to make even more fairy doors. Some of the doors are inscribed with the ancient fairy language called 'Ogham'.

This walk is perfect for children, parents, grandparents and all other types of fairy seekers, with many leaving organic gifts at the doors for the fairies to return to. Aside from the magical fairies you are likely to see pelicans, herons, karri and paperbark trees and tranquil views of the Denmark River.

This trail follows the Mokare Heritage Trail, named after Mokare, an Aboriginal tribal leader from the Albany area who accompanied Dr Thomas Braidwood Wilson on his 1829 expedition to the Denmark Kwoorabup district.

Shire of Denmark

(08) 98480300

Denmark Visitor Centre

(08) 9848 2648

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Time / Duration

45 to 60 minutes

Length

3.8km loop

Trail Start

Berridge Park, Denmark which is 420km (4.5 hours) south of Perth

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Trail End

When to go

any time

What’s the weather like?

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.

Hazards & Warnings

The eastern side of the river is often flooded between July-August, which makes it impassable for those with prams and those with regular shoes. Gumboots can make the trail fun and accessible.

Facilities

  • BBQ Facilities
  • Bicycle Rack
  • Car Park
  • Child Activities
  • Coach Parking
  • Dog Friendly
  • Kiosk
  • All accessible parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shaded Area
  • All accessible toilet facilities
  • View Platform
More tips for being Trail Ready

Today Jun 12, 10:45pm

8°C

Feels like 6°C

Max 13°

Min 8°

Precipitation: 100%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 2.99km/h NW

8-day forecast

Fri

13°

8°

Sat

16°

5°

Sun

16°

10°

Mon

11°

9°

Tue

12°

10°

Wed

12°

8°

Thu

14°

10°

Fri

14°

8°

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2 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.

Evan Jones

Reviewed 22 Dec 2024, 6:19pm

Kids love this. We have completed it many times.
Jazmin Maher

Reviewed 27 Jan 2023, 10:07am

Great for kids and adults! Very easy walk to complete. Don't forget to pick up your fairy door map from the Denmark Visitor Centre.

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