The best MTB trails in Western Australia

Kalamunda Railway Heritage Trail is a multi-use gravel path that runs about 11.8 kilometres from Gooseberry Hill to Pickering Brook, following the old Upper Darling Range Railway route. It’s popular with walkers and cyclists, and is relatively flat, winding through native jarrah forest with beautiful seasonal wildflowers and plenty of birdlife. Along the way, you’ll pass former stations and sidings with interpretive signs that share stories about the railway’s history and its timber-hauling days from 1891 to 1949. The trail is divided into four sections of varying difficulty, making it ideal for a leisurely stroll, a bike ride, or a longer adventure.

This junction leads to a pedestrian-only branch of the Railway Heritage Trail, connecting Lawnbrook Road East with Pickering Brook, that runs on the opposite side of Glenisla Road, adjacent to the busier mountain biking section of the route. Winding through beautiful jarrah forest on relatively flat terrain, it follows a natural bush corridor and is a great alternative for continuing between sections without sharing the route with bikes. It’s the perfect option for a more peaceful walk while still enjoying the same picturesque Perth Hills landscape.

Kalamunda Mountain Bike Park has well-maintained trails that range from beginner to advanced trails. On site there is a bike rental service called Rock and Roll Mountain Biking, and a café called Trails Hub Café that serves food as well, open from 8 am to 3 pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (closed weekdays).

Built in the 1930s this boathouse has become a famous landmark along the Swan River in Perth. The picturesque locale and easy access have made it popular with photographers from around the world.

The Bibbulmun Track northern terminus marks the official beginning of one of Australia’s great long-distance walks, stretching about one thousand kilometres from Kalamunda to Albany on Western Australia’s south coast. The trail is named after the Bibbulmun people of the Noongar Nation, and walkers are guided by the famous yellow Waugal trail markers representing the Rainbow Serpent from Noongar culture. Information boards, track maps, and nearby bushland trails make this a popular starting point for both day walkers and long-distance hikers.

Established in 1977 by members of the local Rotary Club, the Old Settlement is a Group Settlement Scheme-style village depicting the beginnings of the Augusta-Margaret River dairy industry in the 1920s. It has relocated buildings including the Bramley Group School, Cowaramup Group House, and a blacksmith’s shop. It's run by local volunteers, and gives visitors a feel for life and times around 1923 through a collection of artifacts donated by local residents.

This path forms an easy circuit through Korung National Park's jarrah and marri forests. It's a relatively flat track with plenty of shade, which makes it a great option for those looking for a nice outing that isn't too strenuous. There are a lot of other trails in this part of the park and it's easy to end up on another route, so make sure to have your komoot app handy. Also, mountain biking is popular here as well so keep an eye out for those enjoying the trails on two wheels.

Known for its jarrah forests, Korung National Park sits just an hour outside of Perth. The park is popular with hikers and mountain bikers, but be aware that there are limited facilities, so it's best to come prepared to be self sufficient.