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Pipe‘n Hot, Wambenger Trails, Wellington NP

Kaneang & Wiilman Noongar Country

Part of Wambenger Trails, Wellington National Park network

Mountain Bike
Downhill, Jump
,
Trail difficulty
Moderate
Trail difficulty

Recommended for moderate intermediate riders with some technical mountain biking experience. Typically narrow trails with loose, soft, rocky or slippery sections and hills with short steep sections. Riders will encounter obstacles and technical trail features.

  • Length 1.1km
  • Est. time Less than 1 hour
  • One-way
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12°C

16°

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Part of Wambenger Trails, Wellington National Park network

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This blue (moderate) trail starts from Big Dipper and Sika Trail west of the kiosk precinct. It's a descending trail to the river that starts with some rock gardens and jumpable double rollers. This trail has some exciting half pipe switchbacks criss-crossing a very steep gully.  

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 Mountain Bike Club

Collie Parks and Wildlife Office

(08) 9735 1988

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(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:

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

Forest Red-tailed Black-cockatoo

Calyptorhynchus (Calyptorhynchus) banksii naso

Animalia: Aves

Conservation status: Vulnerable

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

Time / Duration

5 minutes

Length

1.1km

Fees

No National Park fees. Camping fees apply.

Trail Access

2WD. Approximately 180km from Perth, 20km west of Collie. Enter the National Park from the north on Coalfields Highway or from the south on Pile Road.

Trail Start

Southern Point of Big Dipper Trail, or from the Sika Trail

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Trail End

Half way along Whip 'n Hollow

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When to go

September to June

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Mountain Bike

Moderate

Recommended for moderate intermediate riders with some technical mountain biking experience. Typically narrow trails with loose, soft, rocky or slippery sections and hills with short steep sections. Riders will encounter obstacles and technical trail features.

What To Pack

Prohibited items

No pets

Safety

Mountain biking is a potentially dangerous activity with inherent risks. Ride within your skills and abilities. Ride with a buddy. Do not rely on your mobile phone. Coverage in the area is limited.

Facilities

Facilities are available at Wellington Dam. Potters Gorge campgrounds can get busy, bookings are essential. 

  • BBQ Facilities
  • Cafe
  • Camping
  • Car Park
  • Coach Parking
  • Kiosk
  • All accessible parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • All accessible toilet facilities
  • View Platform
  • Bicycle Rack
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Trail information updated
13th July 2026

Today Jul 13, 1:47am

12°C

Feels like 11°C

Max 16°

Min 8°

Precipitation: 0%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 1.71km/h SW

8-day forecast

Mon

16°

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Tue

16°

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Wed

19°

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Thu

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Fri

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14°

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Sun

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Mon

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