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Wannamal Walk, Chittering

Bush Walk
Trail difficulty

Gentle slopes, no steps

Trail difficulty

Easy trail with modified or hardened surface, and gentle hills or occasional steps. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required. May be suitable for assisted wheelchair users (if ramps are provided at steps).

  • Length 3.2km
  • Est. time 1-3 hours
  • Circuit / loop
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Enjoy a historical walk through the old town of Wannamal, the most northern townsite of the Chittering region.

During your walk you will pass through 26 historical sites dedicated to the pioneer men and women who toiled hard to establish the area.

For details on each historical site download the walk trail brochure here.

*Camping in Wannamal*

Camping is available at the Robert Hindmarsh Rest Area (Tail starting point). This is a free gravel overnight rest area with toilet and BBQ facilities. Unpowered. Suitable for caravan's wanting to stay overnight for 24 hours only.

Chittering Visitor Centre

(08) 9576 4664

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Time / Duration

90 minutes

Length

3200m loop trail

Trail Access

Access via Wannamal Rest Area 2wd

Trail Start

Wannamal Rest Area /Robert Hindmarsh Rest Area on Bindoon-Moora Road in Wannamal

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Trail End

Wannamal Rest Area /Robert Hindmarsh Rest Area on Bindoon-Moora Road in Wannamal

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When to go

All year, however to avoid the heat visit in late Autumn to spring time: May-November

What’s the weather like?

Bush Walk

Class 2

Easy trail with modified or hardened surface, and gentle hills or occasional steps. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required. May be suitable for assisted wheelchair users (if ramps are provided at steps).

Additional information

Gentle slopes, no steps

Facilities

  • BBQ Facilities
  • Car Park
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Camping
More tips for being Trail Ready

Today Jul 18, 2:34pm

18°C

Feels like 17°C

Max 19°

Min 16°

Precipitation: 100%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 7.33km/h W

8-day forecast

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16°

Sun

17°

15°

Mon

16°

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Tue

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Wed

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Thu

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Fri

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1 trail goers have rated this trail as 5 out of 5!

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Brayden Briggs

Reviewed 16 Nov 2025, 1:53pm

This is a great little walking track away from the main road on gravel. Don't expect to see many ruins but the lake has its own beauty worth seeing. Quite hot and dry in mid November during the day

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