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Part of Grey Road is in poor condition and heavily deteriorated. Visitors are advised to access Marrinup POW Camp Walk Trail with a high clearance 4WD vehicle.

For further information, please visit or call the Dwellingup Trails and Visitor Centre prior to visiting the trail.

Marrinup POW Camp Walk Trail, Dwellingup

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 1.6km
  • Est. time Less than 1 hour
  • Dog friendly
  • Circuit / loop
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The Marrinup POW Camp Walk Trail is a unique, historical walk nestled within the Marrinup State Forest. The Class 2 trail forms a 1.6km loop with relatively flat terrain and wide tracks.

Encounter the remaining foundations of the camp, including the remnants of the guard tower and detention centre, and gain insight into the lives of the German and Italian soldiers who were held there during the war and the isolation they felt while living in the bush. The remnants of the camp are highlighted as Points of Interests in the trail map.

Located on Grey Road, Marrinup Townsite Campground is a simple, open-grassed area ideal for picnics, camping and reflecting on the history of the area.

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Time / Duration

1 hour

Length

1.6km loop

Trail Access

Grey Road (unsealed road), 100km from Perth. High clearance 4WD advised.

Trail Start

Grey Road, Marrinup, 100kms (1 hour 12 mins) south of Perth

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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

Part of Grey Road is in poor condition and heavily deteriorated. Visitors are advised to access Marrinup POW Camp Walk Trail with a high clearance 4WD vehicle.

Biodiversity

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions undertakes 1080 baiting at this location to reduce the impacts of feral cats and foxes on native wildlife. 

Meat baits containing 1080 poison are laid in or around this area on an ongoing basis. 1080 is poisonous to humans and will kill domestic cats and dogs. Please leave your pets at home or prevent them from entering this area.

For further information contact your local Parks and Wildlife Service office or visit Western Shield.

Facilities

  • Car Park
  • Public Toilet
  • Camping
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