Guided Hikes

This popular short, marked circuit trail includes a short section of the Bibbulmun Track. The trail passes through mixed jarrah and marri forest, with some wandoo, and abundant Xanthorrhaea (balgas) and zamia palms. The Weir View Lookout platform provides a magnificent view of Lake CY O’Connor and the Weir wall. The ‘Dreaming Rocks’ are also a nice spot to stop for a while and soak up the forest atmosphere.

This walk is suitable for adults and accompanied children (6 years and over). There are some steep slopes and steps to negotiate. The trail markers are small blue triangles bearing a picture of the Weir wall.

This walk is repeated at 10.15 am (Walk #1A), 11.15 am (Walk #1B) and 12.15 pm (Walk #1C).

This return walk on the Bibbulmun Track from the Perth Hills Discovery Centre to Ball Creek Campsite passes through pleasant mixed jarrah, sheoak and wandoo forest with interpretive signage about the forest along the way. Ball Creek Campsite is set in a gentle valley through which the seasonal Ball Creek flows.

Suitable for adults and accompanied children (6 years and over).

This walk is repeated at 10.15 am (Walk #2A) and 11.15 am (Walk # 2B).

This walk follows the Mundaring Weir View Trail to the lookout and then continues on the Bibbulmun Track, following the Goldfields Pipeline past the Mundaring Weir Hotel to reach the north end of the Weir wall. Cross the 200m long Weir wall, to be rewarded with great views east across the reservoir, and a dramatic view west down Helena River valley. Continue on the Bibbulmun Track to be rewarded at The Golden View Lookout at South Ledge, by the great view back across the historic No. 1 pumping station to the Weir. Pass through lovely mixed forest, with valley views, and descend into Helena River valley down the old Kattamorda Heritage Trail.  Pass by the historic No. 1 Pumping Station below the weir wall before climbing a long flight of steps to return to the north end of the wall. A short side diversion can include a visit to the memorial to CY O’Connor, the engineer responsible for the Mundaring Weir, then return to the Discovery Centre.

This is a challenging walk with almost 300m of elevation gain requiring uphill walking;  there are some steep, uneven slopes and steps to negotiate, but the existing trails are mostly well formed.

This walk is repeated at 10.30 am (Walk #3A) and 11.00 am (Walk #3B).

This walk initially follows the Mundaring Weir View Trail to the lookout, then continues briefly on the Bibbulmun Track, before heading eastward into historic Fred Jacoby Park (off Mundaring Weir Rd), and past a giant oak tree, to link into a small section of the Portagabra Trail. Pass rocky outcrops and through mixed jarrah and marri forest, with some wandoo, and abundant Xanthorea (balgas) and zamia palms. Recross the Park and then cross Mundaring Weir Rd to link onto the O’Connor Trail (The O’Connor trail is marked by steel poles with a green markers .) Signage along the trail highlights some of the interesting history of the building of the Goldfields Pipeline, including the No. 2 Pumping Station. The Trail passes through some nice sections of forest before meeting the Bibbulmun Track which soon leads back to the Discovery Centre.

This walk is quite challenging and there are some steep slopes and steps to negotiate.

This walk is repeated at 11.30 am (Walk #4A).

This walk follows the Mundaring Weir View Trail to the lookout and then continues on the Bibbulmun Track, following the Goldfields Pipeline past the Mundaring Weir Hotel to reach the north end of the Weir wall. Cross the 200m long Weir wall, to be rewarded with great views east across the reservoir, and a dramatic view west down Helena River valley; then descend (optional) to the historic No. 1 Pumping Station below the weir wall before climbing a long flight of steps to return to the north end of the wall.  A short side diversion can include a visit to the memorial to CY O’Connor, the engineer responsible for the Mundaring Weir, then return to the Discovery Centre.

The trail is suitable for adults and accompanied children (6 years and over). There are some steep slopes and steps to negotiate. (Walkers can opt not to descend from the Weir wall to avoid the long flight of steps.)

This walk is repeated at 10.45 am (Walk #5A) and 11.45 am (Walk # 5B).

This walk initially follows the Mundaring Weir View Trail to the lookout, then continues briefly on the Bibbulmun Track, before heading eastward into historic Fred Jacoby Park (off Mundaring Weir Rd), and past a giant oak tree, to link into a small section of the Portagabra Trail. Pass rocky outcrops and through mixed jarrah and marri forest, with some wandoo, and abundant Xanthorrhaea (balgas) and zamia palms. Return through the Park and then through 500m of open forest to return to the Discovery Centre.

This walk is suitable for adults and accompanied children (6 years and over). There are some steep slopes and steps to negotiate.

This walk is repeated at 11.00 am (Walk #6A) and 12.00 noon (Walk #6B) .

This popular short, marked circuit trail includes a short section of the Bibbulmun Track. The trail passes through mixed jarrah and marri forest, with some wandoo, and abundant Xanthorrhaea (balgas) and zamia palms. The Weir View Lookout platform provides a magnificent view of Lake CY O’Connor and the Weir wall. The ‘Dreaming Rocks’ are also a nice spot to stop for a while and soak up the forest atmosphere.

This walk is suitable for adults and accompanied children (6 years and over). There are some steep slopes and steps to negotiate. The trail markers are small blue triangles bearing a picture of the Weir wall.

This walk is repeated at 11.15 am (Walk#1B) and 12.15 pm (Walk#1C).

This return walk on the Bibbulmun Track from the Perth Hills Discovery Centre to Ball Creek Campsite passes through pleasant mixed jarrah, sheoak and wandoo forest with interpretive signage about the forest along the way. Ball Creek Campsite is set in a gentle valley through which the seasonal Ball Creek flows.

Suitable for adults and accompanied children (6 years and over).

This walk is repeated at 11.15 am (Walk # 2B).

This walk follows the Mundaring Weir View Trail to the lookout and then continues on the Bibbulmun Track, following the Goldfields Pipeline past the Mundaring Weir Hotel to reach the north end of the Weir wall. Cross the 200m long Weir wall, to be rewarded with great views east across the reservoir, and a dramatic view west down Helena River valley. Continue on the Bibbulmun Track to be rewarded at The Golden View Lookout at South Ledge, by the great view back across the historic No. 1 pumping station to the Weir. Pass through lovely mixed forest, with valley views, and descend into Helena River valley down the old Kattamorda Heritage Trail.  Pass by the historic No. 1 Pumping Station below the weir wall before climbing a long flight of steps to return to the north end of the wall. A short side diversion can include a visit to the memorial to CY O’Connor, the engineer responsible for the Mundaring Weir, then return to the Discovery Centre.

This is a challenging walk with almost 300m of elevation gain requiring uphill walking;  there are some steep, uneven slopes and steps to negotiate, but the existing trails are mostly well formed.

This walk is repeated at 11.00 am (Walk #3B).

This walk follows the Mundaring Weir View Trail to the lookout and then continues on the Bibbulmun Track, following the Goldfields Pipeline past the Mundaring Weir Hotel to reach the north end of the Weir wall. Cross the 200m long Weir wall, to be rewarded with great views east across the reservoir, and a dramatic view west down Helena River valley; then descend (optional) to the historic No. 1 Pumping Station below the weir wall before climbing a long flight of steps to return to the north end of the wall.  A short side diversion can include a visit to the memorial to CY O’Connor, the engineer responsible for the Mundaring Weir, then return to the Discovery Centre.

The trail is suitable for adults and accompanied children (6 years and over). There are some steep slopes and steps to negotiate. (Walkers can opt not to descend from the Weir wall to avoid the long flight of steps.)

This walk is repeated at 11.45 am (Walk # 5B).

This walk follows the Mundaring Weir View Trail to the lookout and then continues on the Bibbulmun Track, following the Goldfields Pipeline past the Mundaring Weir Hotel to reach the north end of the Weir wall. Cross the 200m long Weir wall, to be rewarded with great views east across the reservoir, and a dramatic view west down Helena River valley. Continue on the Bibbulmun Track to be rewarded at The Golden View Lookout at South Ledge, by the great view back across the historic No. 1 pumping station to the Weir. Pass through lovely mixed forest, with valley views, and descend into Helena River valley down the old Kattamorda Heritage Trail.  Pass by the historic No. 1 Pumping Station below the weir wall before climbing a long flight of steps to return to the north end of the wall. A short side diversion can include a visit to the memorial to CY O’Connor, the engineer responsible for the Mundaring Weir, then return to the Discovery Centre.

This is a challenging walk with almost 300m of elevation gain requiring uphill walking;  there are some steep, uneven slopes and steps to negotiate, but the existing trails are mostly well formed.

This walk initially follows the Mundaring Weir View Trail to the lookout, then continues briefly on the Bibbulmun Track, before heading eastward into historic Fred Jacoby Park (off Mundaring Weir Rd), and past a giant oak tree, to link into a small section of the Portagabra Trail. Pass rocky outcrops and through mixed jarrah and marri forest, with some wandoo, and abundant Xanthorrhaea (balgas) and zamia palms. Return through the Park and then through 500m of open forest to return to the Discovery Centre.

This walk is suitable for adults and accompanied children (6 years and over). There are some steep slopes and steps to negotiate.

The walk is repeated at 12.00 noon (Walk #6B).

This return walk on the Bibbulmun Track from the Perth Hills Discovery Centre to Ball Creek Campsite passes through pleasant mixed jarrah, sheoak and wandoo forest with interpretive signage about the forest along the way. Ball Creek Campsite is set in a gentle valley through which the seasonal Ball Creek flows.

Suitable for adults and accompanied children (6 years and over).

This walk initially follows the Mundaring Weir View Trail to the lookout, then continues briefly on the Bibbulmun Track, before heading eastward into historic Fred Jacoby Park (off Mundaring Weir Rd), and past a giant oak tree, to link into a small section of the Portagabra Trail. Pass rocky outcrops and through mixed jarrah and marri forest, with some wandoo, and abundant Xanthorea (balgas) and zamia palms. Recross the Park and then cross Mundaring Weir Rd to link onto the O’Connor Trail (The O’Connor trail is marked by steel poles with a green markers .) Signage along the trail highlights some of the interesting history of the building of the Goldfields Pipeline, including the No. 2 Pumping Station. The Trail passes through some nice sections of forest before meeting the Bibbulmun Track which soon leads back to the Discovery Centre.

This walk is quite challenging and there are some steep slopes and steps to negotiate.

This walk follows the Mundaring Weir View Trail to the lookout and then continues on the Bibbulmun Track, following the Goldfields Pipeline past the Mundaring Weir Hotel to reach the north end of the Weir wall. Cross the 200m long Weir wall, to be rewarded with great views east across the reservoir, and a dramatic view west down Helena River valley; then descend (optional) to the historic No. 1 Pumping Station below the weir wall before climbing a long flight of steps to return to the north end of the wall.  A short side diversion can include a visit to the memorial to CY O’Connor, the engineer responsible for the Mundaring Weir, then return to the Discovery Centre.

The trail is suitable for adults and accompanied children (6 years and over). There are some steep slopes and steps to negotiate. (Walkers can opt not to descend from the Weir wall to avoid the long flight of steps.)

This walk initially follows the Mundaring Weir View Trail to the lookout, then continues briefly on the Bibbulmun Track, before heading eastward into historic Fred Jacoby Park (off Mundaring Weir Rd), and past a giant oak tree, to link into a small section of the Portagabra Trail. Pass rocky outcrops and through mixed jarrah and marri forest, with some wandoo, and abundant Xanthorrhaea (balgas) and zamia palms. Return through the Park and then through 500m of open forest to return to the Discovery Centre.

This walk is suitable for adults and accompanied children (6 years and over). There are some steep slopes and steps to negotiate.

This popular short, marked circuit trail includes a short section of the Bibbulmun Track. The trail passes through mixed jarrah and marri forest, with some wandoo, and abundant Xanthorrhaea (balgas) and zamia palms. The Weir View Lookout platform provides a magnificent view of Lake CY O’Connor and the Weir wall. The ‘Dreaming Rocks’ are also a nice spot to stop for a while and soak up the forest atmosphere.

This walk is suitable for adults and accompanied children (6 years and over).  There are some steep slopes and steps to negotiate. The trail markers are small blue triangles bearing a picture of the Weir wall.