
Marradong Trails - Country Kids


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A small water tank is available for use but water supply and quality are not guaranteed. Visitors should bring their own water.
The campground is a great place to see marsupials and birds but please do not feed them.
Facilities available are barbecue shelters with gas barbecues, toilets and each campsite has a picnic table and an open fire pit. Fires are not permitted between the dates stated at the campsite.
There are water tanks attached to the barbecue shelters but water availability and quality cannot be guaranteed. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own water.
A three-kilometre walk trail begins at the information shelter and passes around the campground to an old fire lookout.
Gnaala Mia is located on Godfrey Road, one kilometre west of the York-Williams Road.
The campground is a great place to see marsupials and birds, but please do not feed them.
The tour begins with an informational presentation about the native inhabitants followed by a guided tour of the sanctuary, using night lights to get up close and personal with Dryandra's most unique residents.
Phone (08) 9881 9200 for tour times and bookings.
The Park boasts a Flying Fox, nature play areas for all ages and abilities, bespoke shade structures with banksia leaf patterns, new BBQs, seating and picnic areas.
The timber and rocks throughout the Park have been sourced locally, giving the Park a distinctive rural theme. Shaded grassy areas are the ideal spot to have a picnic, kick a footy or play family cricket.
The Park is ideally located adjacent to the Williams Sport and Recreation area which gives additional areas to run around and burn up some energy before embarking on the next part of your journey.
Why not grab a coffee and a bite to eat from one of the roadhouses or cafes in town and head to the Park for a visit - you will not be disappointed.
Hours of operation:
Tuesday - Friday: 9.30am - 4.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am - 1.00pm
The centre is currently closed Sunday, Monday & public holidays.
(08) 9883 4999

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Day 1
On the way to Boddington stop at the Riverside Roadhouse for refreshments where you can meet the alpacas. Spend some time in the township of Boddington where
you can set up camp in the Bodington Caravan Park or treat yourself to some more comfortable accomodation in the spacious and convenient Policemans Cottage .
Take bike rides along the picturesque Hotham River, take a bush walk on the Tullis Bridge walk trail, or cycle, scooter or walk the 2km Ranford Pool River Walk. Embark on a a journey of discovery at the Boddington Interpretive Centre where you can experience the stories, history and artifacts from the Shire of Boddington. Check out the Len Zuks scuptures in the Gardens of the Boddington Old School, the Boddington Memorial Park and along the Main Street of Boddington.Take a drive to the beautiful hamlet of Quindanning via the meandering and scenic Lower Hotham Road. This road will take you straight through the centre of South 32’s Bauxite Mining operations. Along the way you will pass under the longest overland Conveyor Belt in the southern hemisphere which takes the iron ore to the proccessing plant in Pinjarra. Have lunch at the family-friendly Quindanning Hotel and spend the night at a local farmstay.
Day 2
Head to Williams via Harvey-Quindanning Road and visit the Williams Woolshed for a hearty lunch, some retail therapy and a tour of the Shearer’s yarn shearing museum.
After lunch treat yourself and the kids to a play at the newly built Williams Lions Park. Enjoy the new nature play facilities and take a photo with the Numbat sculpture. Before heading to Dryandra, book into see Jesse Martin’s Historical Village, a unique collection from yesteryear. Drive to Dryandra Woodlands.
Day 3
Enjoy camping, picnicking, bushwalking and birdwatching here for a day or two and book in for the Barna Mia Nocturnal Wildlife Experience. Leave Dryandra and spend some time enjoying the scenery and Nature and Heritage Trail in Wandering en route back to Perth.
Dryandra Country Visitor Centre (Narrogin)
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Here is everything you need to know before visiting this trail.
Time / Duration
3 days
Length
366 km from Armadale return. 300km loop from North Bannister. 4 hour 30 minute drive time
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).
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.
Hazards & Warnings
Fire Hazard April to OctoberFacilities
- Access without assistance for the Disabled
- BBQ Facilities
- Cafe
- Camping
- Car Park
- Child Activities
- Dog Friendly
- Interactive Centre
- Interpretive Centre
- Parking for Disabled
- Picnic Area
- Public Telephone
- Public Toilet
- Shaded Area
- Sheltered Area
- Shop
- Toilet Facilities for Disabled
- Visitor Information Centre
Best time of year
August to September for wildflowers and canola fields, April to November for hiking.
Trail Access
Road to Bannister and road to Boddington
Prohibited Items
No trespassing in farmer's paddocks

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