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Sandhills Track, Donnybrook Sandhills Track, Donnybrook

Bush Walk  in South West

  • 1-3 hours
  • 5 km
    • Bush Walk Class 3

      Moderate trail that may have short steep hills, rough surface, many steps or some rock hopping. Directional signage. Some bushwalking experience and moderate fitness required.

The Sandhills of Donnybrook feature an array of glowing yellow wattle in spring and great views over rolling green pastures. The moderate 5km loop trail passes through jarrah forest and is a picturesque walk.

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A moderate well defined trail, with some steeper sections and uneven loose surfaces. An array of wildflowers can be seen throughout this picturesque walk. This area was last logged prior to 1962 when it became Ryall’s Nature Reserve. Passing through Ryall’s Nature Reserve (please observe the guidelines before entering the Nature Reserve) you will emerge to enjoy uninterrupted views of the Donnybrook rural landscapes. 

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Time / Duration

2 hours

Length

5km loop

What To Pack

Group B - Hiking & Long Distance Trails (Bushwalks and/or longer trails) required.

Trail Start

Corner Frost and Montgomery Road Donnybrook, 200km (2hrs,10mins) south of Perth

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Bush Walk

Class 3

Moderate trail that may have short steep hills, rough surface, many steps or some rock hopping. Directional signage. Some bushwalking experience and moderate fitness required.

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Facilities

  • Car Park

Best time of year

August to October

Trail Access

Bus or Drive to Donnybrook

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2 trail goers have rated Sandhills Track, Donnybrook as 3.5 out of 5!

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Jeremy Price

Reviewed 15 Apr 2023, 5:08pm

Bit uninteresting and uninspiring on first section of sand and through the high country but gets better down into the forest and valley and creek section and some some nice hills to get the heart pumping. Probably more interesting in the wildflower season.
laura velasquez

Reviewed 14 Oct 2021, 1:17pm

Easy flat walk. Good if you want to spot wildflowers. A short section of the track goes a long the road. It had been raining lately and there was a small creek running.

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