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Wilson Inlet Heritage Trail, Denmark

Gravel, Rail Trail
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Trail difficulty
Easy
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 12km
  • Est. time Half day
  • Dog friendly
  • Return
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The Wilson Inlet Heritage Trail follows the alignment of the Denmark-Nornalup Heritage Rail Trail and the Munda Biddi trail, between the Denmark River Heritage Rail Trail bridge and the Hay River.  The trail passes through paperbark, banksia and eucalypt bushland fringing the Wilson Inlet, with rests and shelters along the way.  Sections of the trail are open for horse riding.

Starting at the Heritage Rail Trail bridge over the Denmark River near the rivermouth, the trail meanders gently through paperbark, ti-tree and eucalypt river flats, and along the northern shore of the Wilson Inlet to Springdale Beach, then through more open shrublands to Rudgyard beach, from where it continues on to the Hay River bridge on the South Coast Highway.

The trail can be walked in shorter 4 km sections, by leaving a second vehicle at Springdale Beach, or at Rudgyard Place or at the Hay River, to avoid having to return to the starting point at the Denmark heritage rail bridge.

Shire of Denmark

(08) 98480300

Denmark Visitor Centre

(08) 9848 2648

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

Time / Duration

Up to 4 hours walking, or 2 hours cycling one way

Length

12km one way, 24km return

Trail Access

Road, bus or cycle to Denmark

Trail Start

Denmark Rivermouth at the heritage railway bridge, Hollings Rd, Denmark which is 420km (4.5 hours) south of Perth

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Trail End

The Hay River bridge, South Coast Highway

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When to go

All year round

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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).

What To Pack

Hazards & Warnings

Beware of snakes, especially December - April. Trail is used by walkers, cyclists and horse riders.

Facilities

BBQ, toilets and campground facilities near the start of the trail at the Denmark Rivermouth Campgrounds. Shelters and rest benches provided along the trail.

  • BBQ Facilities
  • Camping
  • Car Park
  • Child Activities
  • Coach Parking
  • Dog Friendly
  • Interpretive Centre
  • All accessible parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Telephone
  • Public Toilet
  • Shaded Area
  • Sheltered Area
  • Shop
  • All accessible toilet facilities
  • View Platform
  • Water Access Points
More tips for being Trail Ready

Today May 09, 10:03pm

12°C

Feels like 12°C

Max 20°

Min 8°

Precipitation: 0%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 4.05km/h NE

8-day forecast

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Chelle Fisher

Reviewed 2 Jun 2022, 7:26pm

Nice trail with shelters & beaches to explore. Dual use with hikers, riders and horseriders.

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