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Erskine Nature Trail, Mandurah

Bush Walk
Trail difficulty
Easy
Trail difficulty

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).

  • Length 6km
  • Est. time 1-3 hours
  • Return
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The Erskine Nature Trail takes walkers on boardwalks over the wetlands that traverse the Ramsar-listed Peel-Harvey estuary. This is the largest and most diverse estuarine complex in south-western Australia, a key destination for tourism and recreation, particularly popular for boating, fishing and crabbing.

There are numerous viewing platforms as well as a bird hide that showcases an opportunity to stop and watch some of the tens of thousands of waterbirds, including large numbers of migrant shorebirds from the northern hemisphere, that use the estuary and lakes each year.

The bushland provides plenty of shade and a number of seating alcoves along the way, where if you are quiet enough, you may see a resident kangaroo or local quenda foraging for food. 

Although the path is not sealed, it is well maintained and is suitable for wheelchairs and prams.

This walk is suitable for anytime of the year, but especially nice in late winter and spring when the wildflowers are in bloom.

 

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Mandurah Parks and Wildlife Office

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Time / Duration

2 hours

Length

6km return

Trail Access

Road to Len Howard Conservation Reserve in Erskine

Trail Start

Dampier Reserve, Mandurah (Erskine), 76Km (55 minutes) south of Perth

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Trail End

Marina Quay , Mandurah (Erskine)

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When to go

Anytime. For wildflowers: August to November

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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).

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Hazards & Warnings

Beware of snakes in summer - December to February.

Facilities

  • BBQ Facilities
  • Picnic Area
  • Shaded Area
  • View Platform
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3 trail goers have rated Erskine Nature Trail, Mandurah 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.

Jane Bridgland

Reviewed 5 Jun 2025, 1:57pm

Very family & pet friendly trail. The tranquility is superb peaceful stroll in June will be a regular trail to do
Hanoz Kapadia

Reviewed 11 Jul 2017, 12:28am

Great trail for an easy walk that's kid and pet-friendly. Sections on boardwalk accentuate it well.
sharon fenton

Reviewed 29 Oct 2016, 2:23pm

Marvellous. Tranquil. pet friendly. abundance of flowers in spring. A beautiful migratory path for birds. Len Howard did so well to fight for this to be protected. A must see

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