Forest Path, Crooked Brook Forest, Dardanup


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Trail Start
Get directionsCrooked Brook car park, Crooked Brook Conservation Park, 25km from Bunbury, which is 185km (2 hours) south of Perth
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Learn moreAbout Forest Path, Crooked Brook Forest, Dardanup
Forest Path, is a simple, well thought out concrete loop trail that circumnavigates Crooked Brook. The trail is particularly pretty in spring when the wildflowers are blooming and is accessible in the wet. The covered shelter has picnic tables accessible for wheelchairs.
Crooked Brook Forest is a beautiful recreation site situated just 25km from the centre of Bunbury, in the Shire of Dardanup and adjacent to the beautiful Ferguson Valley. This popular forest destination lies within State forest managed by the Department of Parks and Wildlife and has been developed by the local community into ‘a forest for all people’. It provides access for elderly and disabled visitors as well as challenges for the more energetic walker.
Ferguson Valley Visitor Centre
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Shire of Dardanup
Crooked Brook Forest
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Crooked Brook Forest
DPAW Visitor Guide
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Time / Duration
15 minutes
Length
600 metre loop
What To Pack
Group A (Urban trails or short trails near facilities) required.
What To Pack
Group A (Urban trails or short trails near facilities)
- Full large water bottle per person.
- Sun hat or bike helmet (compulsory in WA).
- Sunglasses, sunscreen (30+) and insect repellant.
- Clothes to suit the activity and potential weather conditions (See suggestions below).
- Binoculars and camera (optional).
Trail Start
Crooked Brook car park, Crooked Brook Conservation Park, 25km from Bunbury, which is 185km (2 hours) south of Perth
Trail End
Bush Walk
Grade 1
No bushwalking experience required. Flat even surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for wheelchair users who have someone to assist them. Walks no greater than 5km.
Facilities
- Access without assistance for the Disabled
- BBQ Facilities
- Picnic Area
- Toilet Facilities for Disabled
- Access with assistance for the Disabled
- Car Park
- Dog Friendly
- Guide
- Public Toilet
- Shaded Area
- Sheltered Area
Best time of year
September to November. Wildflower season
Fees
Trail Access
Drive, 2 hours from Perth CBD


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