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Mokare Heritage Trail, Denmark Mokare Heritage Trail, Denmark

Urban Walk

(+3)
Trail Running, Gravel, Road
 in South West

  • Less than 1 hour
  • 3 km
    • Bush Walk Class 1

      All abilities access, flat, even, hardened surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for unassisted wheelchair users and prams. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required.

The Mokare Heritage Trail is a three kilometre scenic walk or cycle route, ideal for families and visitors seeking to experience the beautiful views of the Denmark River and the birdlife, wildflowers and forest views provided by the karri trees, natural bushland and paperbarks that frame the river’s banks - all within easy access from the town centre.

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This loop trail is an easy three kilometre walk or cycle, starting at Berridge Park in the Denmark townsite and meandering along the western river bank to the heritage Railway Bridge, where it crosses the Denmark River, to return to Denmark town along the eastern river bank.

This easy walk under the karris and paperbarks along the riverbanks offers beautiful river views and good bird-watching.

The Mokare Heritage Trail also offers a glimpse of Denmark's rail and settlement heritage, passing over the heritage Railway Bridge near the mouth of the Denmark River.  The trail is named after Mokare, an early Aboriginal leader from Albany who assisted Dr Thomas Wilson on his 1829 expedition to the Denmark district. 

The trail links with the Munda Biddi Cycle Trail and the Wilson Inlet Heritage Trail at the heritage Railway Bridge, where interpretative signage explains the history of the area, and trail users can stop for a BBQ or picnic in the gazebo shelter provided.

Sections of the eastern river bank pathway are subject to inundation during winter when the river water-level is high, during July - September.

Shire of Denmark

(08) 98480300

Denmark Visitor Centre

(08) 9848 2648

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Time / Duration

Up to 1 hour

Length

3 km loop. Trail can be walked in shorter 15 minutes sections.

Trail Start

Berridge Park, Denmark which is 420km (4.5 hours) south of Perth

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Trail End

Bush Walk

Class 1

All abilities access, flat, even, hardened surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for unassisted wheelchair users and prams. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required.

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Hazards & Warnings

Sections of trail can be innundated by river during July to September. Beware of snakes in summer - December to May.

Facilities

Most of the facilities are in the town of Denmark. River access points and hire of kayaks and paddle boats from nearby caravan park
  • BBQ Facilities
  • Bicycle Rack
  • Cafe
  • Camping
  • Car Park
  • Child Activities
  • Coach Parking
  • Dog Friendly
  • Interpretive Centre
  • Lookouts
  • All accessible parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Telephone
  • Public Toilet
  • Shaded Area
  • Sheltered Area
  • Shop
  • All accessible toilet facilities
  • View Platform
  • Water Access Points

Best time of year

All year round, short sections of the trail may be innundated in July to September

Trail Access

Road, bus or cycle to Denmark

Prohibited Items

No horse riding
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2 trail goers have rated Mokare Heritage Trail, Denmark as 5 out of 5!

We love to hear from people who've been on our Western Australian trails, so it would be most appreciated it if you wanted to leave a review.

Evan Jones

Reviewed 22 Dec 2024, 6:21pm

Same as the Fairy Door Trail more or less. It's good.
Jazmin Maher

Reviewed 27 Jan 2023, 10:10am

Also known as the "Denmark Fairy door trail", great for kids and adults. Dogs are not allowed on the west side of the river (Berridge Park) as that is a dog-restricted area.

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