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The Lennard 4WD Track is closed for winter.

For your safety, adhere to and follow all signage and instructions.

Lennard 4WD Track, Wellington NP

The Lennard 4WD Track is a seasonal four-wheel drive route within Wellington National Park near Collie. Open during the drier months, the track traverses jarrah forest and features muddy gullies, rocky climbs and narrow bush tracks. Suitable for high-clearance, low-range four-wheel drive vehicles, the route offers predominantly moderate driving conditions, with a steeper and more technical hill climb towards the end of the track.

4WD
Trail difficulty
Difficult
Trail difficulty

Low Range 4WD vehicles required with standard clearance. 4WD experience or training required.

  • Length 12km
  • Est. time Half day
  • One-way
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The Lennard 4WD Track is a designated 4WD day-use route located within Wellington National Park. The track is open seasonally and is closed during winter to help prevent erosion and reduce the spread of dieback disease.

Traversing native jarrah forest, the route includes a variety of off-road conditions, including muddy gullies, rock climbs, narrow bush tracks and uneven surfaces. The track is generally rated as moderate in difficulty; however, drivers should be prepared for a more technical and steeper hill climb near the end of the route. Track conditions may vary depending on weather and seasonal factors.

The track is suitable only for high-clearance, low-range four-wheel drive vehicles. Drivers should have previous off-road driving experience and ensure their vehicle is equipped for the conditions encountered. Recovery equipment is recommended.

A riverside rest stop and picnic area provides an opportunity to take a break and enjoy the surrounding forest environment before continuing along the route.

The Lennard 4WD Track is for 4WD and day-use activities only. Visitors should remain on designated tracks, obey all signage and closures, and help protect the park's natural values by following Leave No Trace principles.

Track sections:

  • Lennard Track - 5.5 kilometres 
  • Sailor's Gully - 2.8 kilometres
  • Jump-ups - 3 kilometres

This trail is part of the following destinations:

Visit Collie

Experience adventure exploring the network of diverse trails, pristine lakes, waterways and river pools. Reconnect with nature in the magnificent national park or relax and soak up Collie’s rich cultural...

Collie Parks and Wildlife Office

(08) 9735 1988

Collie Visitor Centre

(08) 9734 2051

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Flora and Fauna Statistics

10+
Mammal species
150+
Bird species
300+
Flowering plant species

Wellington National Park protects 25,000 hectares of forest in Western Australia's South West, serving as a critical refuge for threatened native animals and over 300 wildflower species.

The forest is predominantly made up of Jarrah, Marri and Yarri / Blackbutt trees, intersperced with Banksia groves and more open granite outcrops. In the cooler months during late autumn and winter, fungi and mosses can be found throughout the area. In spring, the wildflowers bloom, inlcuding colorful Banksias and Grevilleas, Clematis vines and Darwinia shrubs, and smaller plants such as sundews, triggerplants and orchids. 

Over 150 species of birds live in the area, including Black Cockatoos (Red-tailed, Carnaby's and Baudin's), fairy wrens, robins and Currawongs. Threatened mammals such as the Chuditch (Western Quoll), Quokka, Woylie (Brush-tailed Bettong), Southern Brown Bandicoot, Western Ringtail Possum, and Brush-tailed Phascogale can also be spotted. The park's granite gorges and fallen logs provide excellent camouflage for the Carpet Python. 


Keep an eye out for these species:

Forest Red-tailed Black-cockatoo

Calyptorhynchus (Calyptorhynchus) banksii naso

Animalia: Aves

Conservation status: Vulnerable

VU

South-western Spotted Scrubwren

Sericornis (Sericornis) frontalis maculatus

Animalia: Aves

South-western Grey Currawong

Strepera (Neostrepera) versicolor plumbea

Animalia: Aves

Australian Ringneck

Barnardius zonarius

Animalia: Aves

Red-winged Fairy-wren

Malurus (Leggeornis) elegans

Animalia: Aves

Common Brushtail Possum

Trichosurus vulpecula

Animalia: Mammalia

Short-beaked Echidna

Tachyglossus aculeatus

Animalia: Mammalia

Slender Tree Frog

Litoria adelaidensis

Animalia: Amphibia

Hibbertia vaginata

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Blue Lady Orchid

Thelymitra crinita

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Diaphanous Fork-moss

Dicranoloma diaphanoneuron

Plantae: Bryopsida

Lemon-scented Darwinia

Darwinia citriodora

Plantae: Equisetopsida

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

Time / Duration

3-4 hours

Length

12 km one way

Trail Access

Drive to Wellington National Park, 180km from Perth

Trail Start

River Road

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Trail End

Lennard Road

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When to go

October - May

What’s the weather like?

4WD

Very Difficult

Low Range 4WD vehicles required with standard clearance. 4WD experience or training required.

What To Pack

Hazards & Warnings

  • Yield to uphill traffic and keep left when passing.
  • Stay on designated trails to prevent damage and reduce the risk of spreading Phytophthora dieback.
  • Leave No Trace - take all rubbish with you, respect wildlife and be considerate of other trail users.

Prohibited items

No pets.

2WD, AWD, SUV's, Motorcycles, Quad Bikes/ATV's are not permitted.

Safety

  • For the latest closures and track conditions, check DBCA Park Alerts website or visit the Collie Visitor Centre before your trip.
  • Ensure your fuel tank is full before setting off on the trails.
  • Pack recovery gear - snatch straps, rated shackles, tyre deflator, compressor, shovel etc.
  • Tell someone where you are going - phone reception is limited.
  • Travel with another vehicle.

Facilities

  • Public Toilet
  • Picnic Area
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