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Sika Trail, Wambenger Trails, Wellington NP Sika Trail, Wambenger Trails, Wellington NP

Bush Walk

(+2)
Enduro/ All Mountain, Adaptive
 in South West

  • Half day
  • 9.8 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.

    • Mountain Bike Easy

      Recommended for beginner riders with basic mountain bike skills. Typically flowing, open trails on firm terrain with gentle gradients. Surface may be uneven, loose or muddy at times. Riders may encounter small rollable obstacles and technical trail features.

This ten kilometre trail in Wellington National Park is a dual direction shared use mountain bike and walk trail. It starts at the Wellington Dam kiosk and loops through jarrah and marri forest, returning via the Potters Gorge camping area.

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This trail is a relatively easy walk through a forest of marri, jarrah and blackbutt. It is also a mountain biking trail and shares a small section with the Munda Biddi Trail.

The trail can be walked/cycled in either direction and passes through Potter's Gorge campground where you'll find an awesome pump track - so it's well worth taking the bikes.

The dam offers swimming, canoeing and fishing possibilities. There is also a six kilometre one way walk from the kiosk down to Honeymoon Pool.

Honeymoon Pool campground includes a picnic area, offering more than 20 campsites among trees beside the Collie River.

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Kiosk at The Dam

A Licensed Cafe in the Centre of the Wellington National Park. Local produce, wines & craft Beer & Cider Mountain Bike Hire & Glamping also available.

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Whispering Pines Bed and Breakfast

The Ultimate Getaway - Tranquil Whispering Pines is situated amongst natural bushland at the edge of the forest on the banks of the Collie River.

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Collie River Valley Visitor Centre

The Visitor Centre can provide extensive information on the region with maps, brochures, and a photographic display. We also have videos on local history, mining and power generation.

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Collie River Valley Tourist Park

Be welcomed by our friendly staff when staying in Collie with your tent, caravan or in one of our cabins. The rivers, murals, walks and mountain bike trails are waiting.

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Forest Explorers - Wildflower, Mural, Heritage Taphouse Tours & Trail Transfers

Small group tours & transfers embracing connections with Wildflowers, Murals, Heritage trails.

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

Time / Duration

3 - 4 hours

Length

9.8km loop

Trail Start

Wellington Dam kiosk, Wellington National Park, 200km (2.5 hours) south of Perth

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Trail End

Wellington dam

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.

Visit Trail Tips for further information.

Mountain Bike

Easy

Recommended for beginner riders with basic mountain bike skills. Typically flowing, open trails on firm terrain with gentle gradients. Surface may be uneven, loose or muddy at times. Riders may encounter small rollable obstacles and technical trail features.

Visit Trail Tips for further information.

Additional information

The terrain is easy, however it is an almost 10km loop.

What To Pack

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

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

  • BBQ Facilities
  • Cafe
  • Camping
  • Car Park
  • Coach Parking
  • Kiosk
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • All accessible toilet facilities
  • All accessible parking

Best time of year

March to November

Fees

No National Park fees. Camping fees apply.

Trail Access

Road 2WD. Approximately 2.5 hours drive from Perth and 45 minutes from Bunbury or 30 minutes from Collie. Enter the national park from the north on Coalfields Highway or from the south on Pile Road and follow the signs to the Kiosk.

Prohibited Items

No Pets

Trail information updated
7th November 2024

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4 trail goers have rated Sika Trail, Wambenger Trails, Wellington NP as 3.5 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.

Christine Hamilton

Reviewed 8 Jun 2019, 6:33pm

Enjoyed
Kim Fawcett

Reviewed 11 May 2019, 7:10pm

Thoroughly enjoyed this trail. We are not that fit, but managed it easily. Best tackled clockwise so you are going down hill for the bigger hills. Some amazing scenery along the way, especially the section about 2 km from the kiosk where the views are spectacular!
Suzanne Mumford

Reviewed 7 Jan 2018, 11:37am

Mostly enjoyable trail starting from the Welly Dam Kiosk. Newly "graded" area of the trail proved to be very challenging on the mountain bike! It was deep and soft in parts. Otherwise beautiful scenery.
Glenn Lowe

Reviewed 29 Dec 2017, 1:22pm

nice picturesque trail with decent climbs and flowing downhills. 50/50 fire trail and narrow trail

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