Xanthorrhoea Trail, Perth Hills

Overview

Xanthorrhoea Trail is a 5km loop walk in the Mundy Regional Park. It has views to the city, with a mix of challenging climbs and downhills, showcasing beautiful wildflowers in spring. The trail is named for the abundance of xanthorrhoea preissii, the native grass tree, or “Balga” in the Noongar language.

Start of Xanthorrhoea Trail

Walkers on the trail

Photo Credit: Jeffrey Hansen

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About the Trail

The Xanthorrhoea Trail Walk is accessed from a carpark at the end of West Terrace, off Kalamunda Rd in the Perth hills suburb of Maida Vale.

The trail has some challenging, though walkable inclines, with spectacular views down to Perth City. The trail surface is well maintained, though can sometimes suffer from water erosion during the winter, with occasional standing water.

During spring, the wildflowers will be in bloom, and Crumpet Creek will be running.

The first part of the trail winds through sections which are thick with Xanthorrhoea Preissii - the native grass tree. Some areas are well shaded by eucalypts, with other parts exposed to the sun.

The latter part of the walk sees you enter land which has been previously cleared. It has much less undergrowth, with open grassland, before you make a final climb to complete the loop.

Need to Know

  • Time

    90 minutes

  • Distance

    5.2km loop Length is 5km (Loop).

  • Trail Start (Loop)

    Carpark at the end of West Terrace, Mundy Regional Park, Perth Hills. 25km (30 minutes) east of Perth

  • Degree of Difficulty

    Moderate - Moderate level of fitness and experience required.
    Bush Walk: Grade 3 - Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill sections a rough surface and many steps. Walks up to 20km.

    The trail has some steep climbs and loose pea gravel surfaces.

  • What to Pack?

    Group B (Bushwalks and/or longer trails) required.

    • Minimum 2 litres of water per person per day
    • Sturdy shoes
    • Sun hat or bike helmet (compulsory in WA)
    • Sunglasses, sunscreen (30+) and insect repellant
    • Binoculars and camera (optional)
    • Map or guide book where suggested
    • Snacks and/or lunch depending on length of trail
    • Clothes to suit the activity and potential weather conditions including a water/windproof jacket
    • First Aid kit

  • Best Time of the Year

    August-November for wildflowers and cooler weather

  • Facilities

    No water or toilets available.

    • Car Park
    • Dog Friendly

  • Hazards & Warnings

    Loose pea gravel - trail shoes or hiking boots recommended

  • Access to the Trail

    Road or Bus

  • Trail Contact

    Perth Hills Visitor Centre
    Telephone: (08) 9257 9998
    Email: visitor.centre@kalamunda.wa.gov.au
    Web: https://www.experienceperthhills.com.au/