Wooleen Station
Covering half a million acres of picturesque outback, Wooleen Station is a cattle station that is playing a leading role in preserving and sustaining the unique ecology of the region.

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Learn moreThe Telephone Line Trail is a 17.4km (or 10km) hike or mountain bike ride on Wooleen Station in the Shire of Murchison. It is a 17.4km trail if you choose to hike/cycle from the Wooleen Cafe and Reception.There is an alternative start/finish point at the end of the airstrip that reduces the distance to 10km.
In 1898 the next-door station Murgoo had a telephone line from Yalgoo, and by 1918 it arrived at Wooleen. It was a party line, which meant that many people along the way could (and did) listen in. It remained in operation until 1985. The remains of this telephone line can be seen as you traverse the first half of this trail after leaving the large airstrip. Keep your eyes trained for wire on the ground, large posts (standing and fallen over) and ceramic insulators.
At the half way point you can leave your bike and walk up a stony hill to admire the view. Afterwards, follow the path and wind amongst some beautiful granite before travelling through the mulga shrubs back to the large airstrip.
Check-in at the cafe before departure to ensure the track condition is suitable.
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Covering half a million acres of picturesque outback, Wooleen Station is a cattle station that is playing a leading role in preserving and sustaining the unique ecology of the region.
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Allow a half day to do this trail.
17.4km loop, with an option to start half way and halve to 10km if you depart from the Wooleen Reception and Cafe
Wooleen Reception and Cafe, Twin Peaks-Wooleen Rd, Murchison,660km (8 hours) north of Perth
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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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.
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Group B - Hiking & Long Distance Trails (Bushwalks and/or longer trails)
No mobile reception for 200kms
WIFI available at the homestead pre-departure.
No water is available along the trail.
Binoculars and camera for wildlife and birdlife spotting.
Group C - Mountain Biking & Gravel (Mountain bike, gravel and touring trails.)
No mobile reception for 200kms
WIFI available at the homestead pre-departure.
No water is available along the trail.
Binoculars and camera for wildlife and birdlife spotting.
Summer temperatures are extreme and the track is closed from November to March each year. Always check-in at the homestead for current track conditions.
Allow enough time to finish the trail before sun down.
Bring a hat, water bottle/ reservoir, hiking books, suncream, and PLB device.
Allow enough time to finish the trail before sun down.
April - September
Free of charge for Wooleen Station guests otherwise a daily property fee of $25 per car applies
Road - To Wooleen Station Stay - 4WD recommended due to gravel roads.
Firearms and motorbikes.
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