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Waterbird Walking Trail (Schwenkes Dam), Greenbushes

Discover a scenic Greenbushes trail winding through wetlands, jarrah and marri forest, paperbark woodland and scrub. Along the way, spot ringtail possums and listen for black cockatoos among their nesting habitat, while exploring an area enhanced through important wetland rehabilitation and biodiversity projects. 

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Bush Walk
Trail difficulty
Moderate
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 3.5km
  • Est. time 1-3 hours
  • Dog friendly
  • Circuit / loop
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The walk begins and ends at the Greenbushes Pool on Spring Gully Road (it can also be accessed from the Schwenke’s Dam car park and completed as a loop). The attractive trail takes walkers past wetlands and jarrah and marri forest, scrub and paper bark woodland and traverses part of the Greenbushes Loop trail. Keep an eye out for ring-tail possums as they have been spotted in the area. 

The Blackwood Basin Group has undertaken extensive rehabilitation work as part of the Priority Bittern and Water-Bird Biodiversity Enhancement Project through the wetland portion of the walk. The jarrah and marri forest is a known roosting site for the black cockatoos and is a registered site for the great cocky count. Listen out for cockatoos and perhaps their young as many nesting boxes have been installed in the area to supplement their breeding habitat.

Greenbushes is a historic timber and mining town in Western Australia’s picturesque Blackwood Valley. Surrounded by jarrah and marri forests, the town is renowned for its rich tin-mining heritage, natural beauty and strong community spirit. Visitors can explore heritage sites, scenic trails, local stories and the unique landscapes surrounding this charming country town. 

Greenbushes Discovery Centre

(08) 9764 3883

Shire of Bridgetown Greenbushes

(08) 9761 0800

Bridgetown-Greenbushes Visitor Centre

(08) 9761 1740

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Time / Duration

Up to 3 hours

Length

3.5km loop

Trail Access

Drive to Greenbushes, 240km from Perth

Trail Start

Greenbushes Pool, Spring Gully Road

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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).

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Facilities

  • Car Park
  • Dog Friendly
  • Picnic Area
  • View Platform
  • Public Toilet
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Trail information updated
1st September 2026

Today Sep 07, 8:07am

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Max 21°

Min 8°

Precipitation: 0%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 3.23km/h SE

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