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Kurliiny Tjenangitj Trail, Wellington NP Kurliiny Tjenangitj Trail, Wellington NP

Part of Wambenger Trails, Wellington National Park network

Half day
9.5 km
- 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.

This 9.5 kilometre, class 3 walk trail climbs high above the river to a lookout, before looping around behind the hill. Choose between the 5 kilometre return climb to the lookout or complete the entire 9.5 kilometre loop.

View from lookout on the Kurliiny Tjenangitj trail.

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Kurliiny Tjenagitj (pronounced Kurlin cheningen) means 'come and see' in the local Noongar language and this trail certainly does that.

Start from Honeymoon Pool on the Jabitj Trail . Once you reach the River Road bridge continue across the road (dont go over the bridge) and continue past the park gate, following the Jabitj Trail until you reach the start of the Kurliiny Tjenagitj trail.

From there a short steep climb takes you to a lookout with panoramic views over the jarrah forrest, Collie River valley and surrounding hills. At the lookout you can choose to either return the way you came, or to complete the 9.5km trail loop.

From the lookout the trail descends less steeply along a four wheel drive track, until it meets the Munda Biddi Trail. As you make the final descent back to the river, the track becomes quite steep again in places.

The wildflowers are spectacular between August and November.

Honeymoon Pool is a campsite and picnic area, offering more than 20 campsites among trees beside the Collie River. You can enjoy swimming, canoeing and fishing. You can also walk to the Wellington Dam Kiosk on the Jabitj Trail.

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Collie Parks and Wildlife Office

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Wellington National Park

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

Time / Duration

3 - 4 hours

Length

9.5km loop

What To Pack

Group B - Hiking & Long Distance Trails (Bushwalks and/or longer trails) required.

Trail Start

Honeymoon Pool, Wellington National Park, 200km (2.5 hours) south of Perth

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Trail End

Honeymoon Pool, Wellington National Park, 200km south of Perth

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.

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Difficulty Notes

There are some steep and rocky ascents and descents.

Safety

Be aware, some sections of the trail are shared with cyclists.

Facilities

All facilities are located at Honeymoon Pool Campground and day use area.

BBQ Facilities
Camping
Car Park
Picnic Area
Public Toilet
Shaded Area
Lookouts

Best time of year

March to November

Fees

No National Park fees. Camping fees apply.

Trail Access

2WD to Honeymoon Pool, Wellington National Park

Prohibited Items

No pets allowed

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7 trail goers have rated Kurliiny Tjenangitj Trail, Wellington NP as 5 out of 5!

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Benn Gladden

Reviewed 11 Jul 2024, 10:55am

This is a fantastic trail and well worth the effort! Once you reach the start of the Kurliiny Tjenangitj Trail, which heads off and up to the left, away from the river. The first part is a real leg pumper but so rewarding when you reach the top for the views across the valley. The rest of the trail is relatively easy from this point onwards.
I was very fortunate to encounter an echidna on my walk on this trail.
Definitely will do this again!

Jeremy Price

Reviewed 15 Apr 2023, 11:28am

This is my favourite trail in the South West. A challenging climb to start through beautiful forest to get to the lookout for a breather overlooking the valley is stunning. Then a lovely meander through the gorgeous Wellington forest for a couple of hours. Honeymoon Pool is stunning and a great place to finish with a refreshing dip and a picnic lunch. The walk is long and challenging enough to feel like you have had a workout. Completed this walk several times.

Kim Fawcett

Reviewed 16 Jun 2018, 6:49pm

We loved this trail.
We left Honeymoon Pool and followed the purple footprint markers upstream along the river to the bridge, across River Rd and kept following the river until the trail turned left and up the hill to the look out. The scenery along the first part of the trail, following the river is spectacular. There are sections of rapids and still quiet pools that you could swim in during the warmer weather.
After about 1.5 km the trail heads north and then the fun begins. The bush is quite dense and the climb gets very steep, but suddenly you are at the top and the views are fantastic.
From this point you can either go back down the way you came or continue on and complete the loop. The remainder of the loop was pretty easy going compared with the climb up the hill and passes through a variety of different types of forest.
I highly recommend this trail to anyone with a moderate level of fitness. We lost track of how long it took us but allow about half a day.
A couple of options are to leave your car at the bridge and just do the climb to the lookout and back for a shorter walk or take a mountain bike and access the lookout from the north via the Munda Biddi Trail.

Sabrina Ronzitti

Reviewed 23 Mar 2018, 12:14pm

I would rate this a 10! Absolutely STUNNING. I would recommend this trail to anyone with a basic fitness level, the incline at the begging was challenging. The remainder or the trail was quite easy and flat. Bring some bathers and towel, there's some lovely spots you can have a swim in the river on the way. At the begging of the trail you have the option to go straight, or turn right off the track. We did the turn off and hiked the hill first. Then as we almost returned back swam in the river. It's absolutely beautiful the entire hike. Highly recommended. We parked our car at honeymoon pools campsite, walked to the bridge and that is where we found the trail. If in doubt, follow the river UP stream along the ROAD not a bush track and you'll find the trail- it's the purple one.
Deffinatly will go again. This hike is perfect for summer or winter.

Rod Randall

Reviewed 31 May 2017, 1:51pm

Wonderful Trail. We actually chopped a few kilometers off the trail by parking at the bridge rather than the Honeymoon Pool campsite. No real harm done though. We also walked the trial anticlockwise which I feel is the best way as you approach the lookout slowly via the ridge so suddenly, bingo, what a great view!
Descending the trial from the lookout down to the river was a little slippery and needed care. In wet weather it could be diabolical. Well worth it!

Ashley Dunn

Reviewed 7 May 2017, 2:59pm

Awesome walk today . Great trail easy to follow with some stunning views over the Wellington National Park. Great section along the river .

Jeremy Beauglehole

Reviewed 23 Apr 2017, 4:47pm

Super hard up. But rewarded with a stunning view over the valley.
The up trail is a fraction overgrown at the moment. But still one of my favourite sections.
Nice walk or a punishing trail run, I love it.