Rails to Trails Cowaramup to Margaret River
Western Australia
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The trail was once a part of the old railway network that was built during the timber boom. The trail begins or ends (depending where you start) at Cowaramup and finishes at Margaret River. Approximately 13.5km of trail has been developed as a multi-use trail for walking, cycling and horse riding. The trail is wide enough for two horses to walk comfortably side by side. The trail follows the alignment of the Discontinued Busselton-Flinders Bay Railway line
Along the 5 kilometres north of Margaret River there are numerous bridges crossing a major river and creeks and streams of varying sizes. The trail is easy to navigate with picnic areas along the way. The spectacular birdlife includes yellow robins, parrots and blue wrens and the wildflowers are stunning in Spring (September to December). As it was a railway, the gradient is relatively flat, and the terrain is generally gentle.
Getting there
Memorial Drive, Cowaramup
Maps
http://www.amrshire.wa.gov.au/library/file/6%20Region/WalkingTrails/041222railstotrails.pdf
Route/Trail notes
The hike can be started at either end; Memorial Drive in Cowaramup or Rotary park in Margaret River. The trail follows the alignment of the Discontinued Busselton-Flinders Bay Railway line.
Permits/Costs
$0 Free
Other References
For more info on the track contact:
Margaret River Visitor Centre
Telephone: (08) 9780 5911
Email: welcome@margaretriver.com
Web: http:///www.margaretriver.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MargaretRiverWineRegion
GPS Tracks
- No GPS available for this walk yet.
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