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Contents
Cycling Tips
Cycling Tips
3
Leave No Trace
4
Transporting your Bike
4
Useful Contacts
5-6
Introduction
7-11
Legend
12-13
Swan River Ride 1 [Perth to Maylands]
14-17
Swan River Ride 2 [Maylands to Bayswater]
18-23
Swan River Ride 3 [Bayswater to Bassendean]
24-29
Swan River Ride 4 [Bassendean to Guildford]
30-33
Swan Valley Ride 1 [Guildford to Swan Valley]
34-39
Swan Valley Ride 2 [Eastern Swan Valley]
40-43
Perth Hills Road Ride 1 [Midland to Mundaring]
44-48
Perth Hills Rides Fold Out Maps
45-46
Perth Hills Road Ride 2 [Mundaring to Kalamunda]
49-51
Perth Hills Road Ride 3 [Kalamunda to Midland]
52-53
Perth Hills Mountain Bike Ride 1 [Midland to Goat Farm]
54-55
Perth Hills Mountain Bike Ride 2 [Goat Farm to Mundaring]
56-57
Perth Hills Mountain Bike Ride 3 [Mundaring to Midland]
58-59
Perth Hills Mountain Bike Ride 4 [Mundaring to Mundaring Weir] 60-62
Acknowledgements
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MV A good quality helmet is a legal requirement.
VPedestrians have the right of way over cyclists on shared paths.
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Ringing your bell will usually clear the way for you.
Always ride on the left-hand side, except when overtaking.
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For your own safety and that of other path users, always signal your intentions to turn.
intersections and give way to motor vehicles
entering or exiting an intersection road.
conditions.
recommended for off-road cycling.
time you expect to return.
and drink regularly to prevent headaches and dehydration.
marker or to familiar surroundings.
conditions.
trail conditions.
www.transport.wa.gov.au/cycling
VYou must signal your intention to turn at path VRide in single file.
VKeep your cycling speed appropriate to the VWear bright clothing.
VAt night, use front and rear lights.
VMountain bike cycling shoes and clipless pedals are VReapply sunscreen regularly.
VTell someone exactly where you are going and what VEnsure your water is easy to access during your ride VIf you are lost retrace your route to the last trail VTalk to regular cyclists for advice on local cycling VContact the relevant trail owner for up to date VFor further cycling information visit:
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Leave No Trace
ahead and prepare.
MVV Plan
Travel
and camp on durable surfaces.
V Dispose of waste properly.
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Leave what you find.
Minimise campfire impacts.
Respect wildlife.
Be considerate of your hosts and other visitors.
For further information visit: www.lnt.org.au
Transporting Your Bike
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There are several places from which you can hire a bicycle.
Some will also hire out accessories, such as bike carrier
racks for cars and bicycle trailers. Many bike shops sell used
bikes and this may prove more economical than hiring. For
further information visit: www.cyclingaustralia.com
c Bikes on trains
Bikes are not allowed on trains during the peak travel hours
of 7:00am - 9:00am and 4:30pm - 6:30pm. Folding bikes
contained in a bag are permitted on all services at all times.
c Bikes on buses
Bicycles are not permitted on Transperth bus services
within the Perth metropolitan area.
For more information about taking bikes on Perth public
transport visit: www.transperth.wa.gov.au
c Bikes on taxis
Standard taxi sedans will not have a bike rack attached
however you may be able to remove your bike’s wheel and
fit it in the boot. Some fleets have station wagons and minivans that can be requested in advance to accommodate a
bicycle and luggage.
c Carrying bikes on or in hire/rental cars
Local hire car companies do not supply vehicles with bicycle
carrier racks. Some allow you to attach your own rack but
you will be liable for any damage. Some fleets have station
wagons and mini-vans that can be requested in advance to
accommodate a bicycle and luggage.
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Useful Contacts
c Emergencies
Fire, Police, Ambulance 000
Police Attendance 131 444
State Emergency Service 132 500
c For up to date trail conditions
Department of Environment and Conservation
Perth Hills District
Phone: (08) 9295 9100
Web: www.dec.wa.gov.au
Open: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Department of Environment and Conservation Recreation and Trails Unit
Phone: (08) 9334 0265
Email: tracksandtrails@dec.wa.gov.au
Web: www.dec.wa.gov.au
Open: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Contact for a notice of intent form if you’re planning to ride
overnight in a group of more than eight people.
Kep Track
Phone: (08) 9321 6088 (National Trust)
Web: www.keptrack.org.au
Open: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Munda Biddi Trail Foundation
Phone: (08) 9481 2483
Email: admin@mundabiddi.org.au
Web: www. mundabiddi.org.au
Open: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 4.00pm
c Transport
Bus and Train
Phone: 13 62 13
Web: www.transperth.wa.gov.au
Open: Monday to Friday, 6:30am - 10:00pm,
Weekends & Public Holidays, 7:00am - 10:00pm
Department of Transport - Cycling Maps & Guides
Web: www.transport.wa.gov.au/cycling
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Useful Contacts (cont)
Introduction
c Tourism Information
Perth’s Eastern Region covers 2,100 square kilometres, or
about one-third of the Perth metropolitan area.
Mundaring Visitor Centre
The Old School, 7225 Great Eastern Highway, Mundaring
Phone: (08) 9295 0202
Email: visitorcentre@mundaringtourism.com.au
Web: www.mundaringtourism.com.au
Open: Monday to Saturday, 9:30am - 4:00pm,
Sundays & Public Holidays, 10:30am - 2:30pm
(Closed: Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day &
New Years Day)
Swan Valley Visitor Centre
Historic Guildford Courthouse, Corner Meadow
& Swan Streets, Guildford
Phone: (08) 9379 9400
Email: visitorcentre@swan.wa.gov.au
Web: www.swanvalley.com.au
Open: Daily, 9:00am - 4:00pm (Closed: Christmas Day)
Kalamunda Visitor Centre
Kalamunda Library, 55 Railway Road, Kalamunda
Phone: (08) 9293 4872
Email: visitors.centre@kalamunda.wa.gov.au
Web: www.kalamundatourism.com.au
Open: Daily, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Perth Hills National Parks Centre
Allen Road, Mundaring
Phone: (08) 9295 2244
Web: www.dec.wa.gov.au
Open: Daily, 10:00am - 4:00pm
For more information and events in Perth’s Eastern Region,
visit: www.perthtourism.com.au
The region offers visitors food and wine experiences;
produce markets; cultural events; wildflowers; the Swan
River; native forests; heritage properties; art galleries and
more.
Swan
Valley
Perth
Swan
River
Perth
Hills
Rides
This publication has been prepared with the recreational
cyclist in mind and explores the three precincts of Perth’s
Eastern Region:
1] The Swan River
Known for its scenic foreshore reserves, it includes the Town of
Bassendean, and Cities of Bayswater and Belmont.
2] The Swan Valley
The City of Swan is proud to be home to the Swan Valley,
Perth’s Valley of Taste.
3] The Perth Hills
Get back to nature or indulge yourself in the Shires of
Kalamunda and Mundaring.
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Swan River Rides
Swan Valley Rides
The Swan River Rides are aimed at visitors who like to ride
predominantly on shared paths through scenic parklands
and along the river foreshore, perhaps to visit a picnic spot
or playground areas. There is some on road riding required
in getting from the train station to the river, but these roads
are generally wide, relatively quiet or designed for slow
moving vehicles.
Featuring a section of the Swan Valley Heritage Cycle Trail,
the rides in the Swan Valley are aimed at visitors interested
in the wineries, breweries, restaurants and art galleries on
offer in Perth’s Valley of Taste.
The Swan Valley Rides are relatively flat but are longer and
more suitable for adults or families with older children who
have experience at riding on the road with traffic.
The four individual Swan River Rides are relatively short,
and can easily be joined together to provide longer rides.
Guildford
Bassendean
Bayswater
Ride 4
Maylands
Ride 3
Perth
Ride 2
Ride 1
Swan River Ride 1
Swan River Ride 2
Swan River Ride 3
Swan River Ride 4
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Perth to Maylands (5.5km)
Maylands to Bayswater (10km)
Bayswater to Bassendean (8.5km)
Bassendean to Guildford (6.5km)
Ride 2
Whiteman
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Maali
Park
Ride 1
Guildford
Swan Valley
Ride 1
Swan Valley
Ride 2
Midland
Guildford to Maali Park
and return (21km)
Maali Park to Midland (24km), or
return to Maali Park (17km)
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Perth Hills Rides
The Perth Hills Rides offer countryside views, native
bushland surroundings and a variety of road and mountain
biking experiences.
Riding through the Perth Hills is physically demanding.
These rides are aimed at cyclists who have experience
riding relatively long distances over hilly terrain.
When planning your ride, please note that there are no train
stations at Mundaring or Kalamunda and only limited public
transport options. There are also limited opportunities
for obtaining food or water, and mobile phone coverage
is patchy, so riders should prepare before they undertake
these rides.
The Perth Hills Road Rides combined create a single loop
that can be ridden by fit riders in a morning or an afternoon.
Please note that the inclines are quite steep and the road
surfaces are generally rough chip seals rather than smooth
asphalt. Riders who reach Mundaring Weir would find it
equally as difficult to turn around and head back to the
nearest station at Midland as it would be to complete the
loop via Kalamunda.
Road Rides
Midland
Ride 3
Kalamunda
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Ride 1
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Ride 2
Mundaring
weir
Perth Hills Midland to Mundaring (20km)
Road Ride 1
Perth Hills Mundaring to Kalamunda (24km)
Road Ride 2
Perth Hills Kalamunda to Midland (16km)
Road Ride 3
The Perth Hills Mountain Bike Rides follow the Railway
Reserves Heritage Trail and a section of the Munda Biddi
Trail. For up to date trail conditions, please contact the trail
owner or manager.
Mountain Bike Rides
Ride 3
Midland
Ride 1
Goat Farm
Mundaring
Ride 2
Ride 4
Mundaring
weir
Perth Hills
Mountain Midland to Goat Farm
Bike Ride 1 Mountain Bike Park (6km)
Perth Hills
Mountain
Bike Ride 2
Perth Hills
Mountain
Bike Ride 3
Perth Hills
Mountain
Bike Ride 4
Goat Farm Mountain Bike Park to Mundaring
[Railway Reserves Heritage Trail] (13.5km)
Mundaring to Midland
[Railway Reserves Heritage Trail] (29km)
Mundaring to Mundaring Weir
[Munda Biddi Trail] (7.5km)
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Legend
c Advice for Cyclists
Public
Public Toilets
Toilets
Parks
Parks and
and Reserves
Reserves
Accessible
Accessible Toilets
Toilets
Shopping
Shopping Area
Area
Playground
Playground
Road
Road Bridges
Bridges
Picnic
Picnic Table
Table
Foot
Foot Bridges
Bridges
Barbeque
Barbeque
Walking
Walking Trails
Trails
Eatery
Eatery
Contours
Contours
Major
Major Road
Road
Accommodation
Accommodation
Minor
Minor Road
Road
Telephone
Telephone
Railway,
Railway, Underground
Underground Railway
Railway
ATM
ATM
Railway
Railway Station
Station
Information
Information
Train
Train &
& Bus
Bus Transfer
Transfer
Path
Path (Shared
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by cyclists
cyclists and
and pedestrians)
pedestrians)
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50m
Drinking
Drinking Fountain
Fountain
c Cycling Facilities
PSP
PSP
c Other Facilities
Principal
Principal Shared
Shared Path
Path
Train
Train Transfer
Transfer
Bus
Bus Transfer
Transfer
c Special Features
Local
Local Bicycle
Bicycle Route
Route Number
Number
Historical
Historical Site
Site
Sealed
Sealed Shoulders
Shoulders
Point
Point of
of Interest
Interest
Bicycle
Bicycle Parking
Parking
Top
Top Trail
Trail experience
experience in
in WA
WA (www.toptrails.com.au)
(www.toptrails.com.au)
Bicycle
Bicycle Lockers
Lockers
While all care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information and suitability of the
pedestrian and bicycle facilities described herein, users of this publication and of the facilities
do so at their own risk. The Department of Transport, Minister for Transport and the Eastern
Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) do not accept liability for any inaccuracies contained
herein, or any damage, injury or other consequences arising from the use of this publication or
use of the pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
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Perth Hills Road Ride 1
Midland to Mundaring
Condition: On road and shared path
Distance: 20km [2 hours]
Start: Midland Train Station
Finish: Mundaring Sculpture Park
[
Munda Biddi Trail (Mountain Bike)
Villages of Darlington & Glen Forrest,
John Forrest National Park, Mundaring Arts
Centre, cafés & restaurants, village shopping
& Mundaring Sculpture Park]
Leaving from Midland Train Station, turn east
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towards the hills and ride to the intersection of Helena
Street and Railway Parade.
Turn right down Helena Street across the railway lines.
Riding on the sealed shoulders, turn left down Yelverton
Drive past the Midland Railway Workshops. Continue for
400m until the road veers right into Centennial Place.
Travel a short distance before you reach the roundabout
and turn left into Clayton Street. Carry on down Clayton
Street for approximately 2km though this light industrial
area, taking care as you cross the intersection at Lloyd Street.
Continue down Clayton Street under the Roe Highway
Bridge towards the hills.
MAP
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Continue riding on the sealed shoulders along Clayton
Street and, after approximately 1km, turn right onto
Katharine Street.
Katharine Street is an undulating road skirting a residential
area and as you ride along it you will see pleasant views of
open countryside off to the right.
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Katharine Street becomes Clayton Road near the intersection
with Samson Street. Continue down Clayton Road until you
come to the roundabout with Scott Street.
Turn left at the roundabout onto Scott Street and take the
first right onto Marriott Road. Continue up Marriott Road
for 500m, and turn right at the next roundabout onto
Coulston Road. The road here continues upwards at a steady
gradient following Darlington Brook on the left. After 1.5km
take the fourth road on the right, Sandover Road. After
approximately 30m turn left onto Pine Terrace. Follow Pine
Terrace round past Darlington Park until you reach the
T-junction with Owen Road. Turn left onto Owen Road and
travel through the centre of Darlington Village past shops
and the Darlington Oval.
Owen Road turns to the right then left and ends in a
T-junction with Darlington Road. Turn right and follow
Darlington Road for a short distance before turning first
right onto Glen Road.
The road drops down a small descent and becomes
Leithdale Road then rises up sharply.
Take a left turn onto Ryecroft Road and continue up the
steep hill for approximately 2km. At this point the road
becomes flatter. Continue along this road until you reach
the T-junction with Glen Forrest Drive. Turn left onto Glen
Forrest Drive, then take the second left onto Tillbrook Street.
Take the first right onto Burkinshaw Road and ride towards
the small shopping centre at the intersection of Railway
Parade. Here you can take a break in a café or picnic in the
local park.
Turn right into Railway Parade and head east to the
T-junction with Hardey Road. Take a right and then the first
left onto Thomas Road.
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Ride along Thomas Road for 2.5km passing Thomas Park.
The road goes up at a gentle gradient - keep the bushland
on your left. Turn left at the intersection with Charles Road
and then right onto Jacoby Street.
Follow Jacoby Street for 3km past the Mahogany Creek
Community Hall and continue on to Mundaring. When
you reach Mundaring you will see a sign for Mundaring
Sculpture Park on the right. The Mundaring townsite is to
the left via Nichol Street. Here you will be able to stock up
on supplies, view the current exhibition and art on display
at the Mundaring Arts Centre or take a stroll through
Mundaring Sculpture Park, home to fascinating exhibits
created by local artists and the trail head of the Munda
Biddi Trail (Mountain Bike).
Mundaring Visitor Centre
Located at the Old School at 7225 Great Eastern Highway,
the Mundaring Visitor Centre is also home to the Mundaring
& Hills District Museum. Open 7 days a week (Monday to
Saturday 9:30am - 4:00pm, Sundays and Public Holidays
10:30am - 2:30pm).
At this point you have two options available to you.
Option 1 Return to Midland
Go back the way you came to get to Midland Station.
Option 2 Ride to Kalamunda on Perth
Hills Road Ride 2
Continue on Perth Hills Road Ride 2 to get to Kalamunda.
For more information on what to see and do in the area visit:
Mundaring Visitor Centre
www.mundaringtourism.com.au
Phone: (08) 9295 0202
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Perth Hills Road Ride 2
Mundaring to Kalamunda
Condition: On road and shared path
Distance: 24km [2 hours]
Start: Mundaring Sculpture Park
Finish: Kalamunda Village
[ Munda Biddi Trail (Mountain
Bike),
Kep Track (Multiuse),
Bibbulmun Track (Walk),
Golden
Pipeline Heritage Trail (Drive), Mundaring
Sculpture Park, Beelu National Park, Perth
Hills National Parks Centre, outdoor cinema
(summer), Mundaring Weir, No. 1 Pump
Station, Golden View Lookout, Kalamunda
History Village & village shopping]
From Mundaring Sculpture Park, facing towards
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the heritage hotel opposite, turn right onto Jacoby Street.
Take a right turn off the first roundabout and at the next
roundabout turn left onto Mundaring Weir Road. You will
immediately find yourself in a forest setting as you ride
along towards the Mundaring Weir, passing the Mundaring
Recreation Ground on your right that has a great BMX bike
track for children.
On your right you will also pass a signpost for Beelu National
Park. Formerly Mundaring National Park, this beautiful 3000
hectare park has only recently had its name changed to
reflect its Aboriginal significance. The Beelu (or river peoples)
had winter camps in the Mundaring and Kalamunda hills.
As you travel along the Mundaring Weir Road notice several
recreation sites including Fred Jacoby Park, which contains
one of the largest living English Oak trees in Western Australia.
A boardwalk takes visitors under the canopy of this 140 year
old heritage listed tree. After 6km travel straight on at the
roundabout into Weir Village Road.
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Deviation to Perth Hills National Parks Centre
At the roundabout of Mundaring Weir Road, Weir Village Road
and Allen Road, turn left and head down Allen Road for 500m
until you reach the Perth Hills National Parks Centre. Open daily
from 10:00am - 4:00pm, it is a great source of information on
recreational opportunities within the area and offers forest
activities, camping facilities and refreshments. An outdoor
cinema is open during the summer months and is located
opposite to the centre.
Continue along Weir Village Road and turn right into Hall
Road beside the historical hotel on the left and the Mundaring
Weir Gallery building on the right. (Keep an eye out for the
trailhead of the Kep Track (multiuse) and various walk trail
markers located at the front of the Mundaring Weir Gallery.)
Deviation to Mundaring Weir
Continue along Weir Village Road taking the lower road section
which passes at the front of the historic hotel where the road
winds downhill to a dead end. From here you can view the
northern aspect of the Mundaring Weir.
Completed in 1903, the Weir is the start of the water pipeline
that pumped water to the Kalgoorlie goldfields, some 700km
inland. Walk across the massive concrete Weir wall and marvel
at the great volume of water it holds back. You can access the
No 1 Pump Station (entry fee applies) by negotiating a series
of steep steps. At the No 1 Pump Station visitors can gain an
insight into the history of the pipeline and view an original
steam engine and boilers. This point also marks the start of
the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, a 650km drive trail from
Mundaring Weir to Kalgoorlie. Return the way you came and
turn left at Hall Road to travel beside a historical hotel on the
left and the Mundaring Weir Gallery on the right.
Turn left at the T-junction with Mundaring Weir Road to
continue towards Kalamunda. The main entry to No. 1 Pump
Station is to the left. The road drops down to a bridge before
it starts to rise up for a long climb.
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Further along this road you will pass the turn off to the
Golden View Lookout at South Ledge on your right.
Deviation to Golden View Lookout
The Golden View Lookout situated in Beelu National Park
provides panoramic views over Lake CY O’Connor, the
Mundaring Weir and the Helena River Valley.
Past Ashendon Road the road starts to level out and slowly
drops down as you take a long descent into Piesse Gully
passing local picnic spots including Gungin Gully and The
Dell.
Deviation via Paulls Valley Road
Turn right and travel down Paulls Valley Road for 600m to visit
a camel farm and tea rooms.
Once over the Piesse Gully Bridge the road starts to climb
again and the scenery changes from forest to residential as you
arrive in the outskirts of Kalamunda. At the top of the hill is a
roundabout with Railway Road and the Northern Terminus of
the internationally renowned walk trail, the Bibbulmun Track.
Turn right at the roundabout to travel past a historic hotel
before taking the first road on the left into Haynes Street and
the heart of Kalamunda Village. Stroll by the boutique shops,
cafés and visit the Kalamunda History Village.
At this point you have two options available to you.
Option 1 Return to Mundaring
Go back the way you came to get to Mundaring.
Option 2 Continue to Midland on
Perth Hills Road 3
Continue on Perth Hills Road Ride 3 to get to Midland
Train Station.
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Perth Hills Road Ride 3
Kalamunda to Midland
Condition: On road
Distance: 16km [45 minutes]
Start: Kalamunda Town Centre
Finish: Midland Train Station
[ Zig Zag Scenic Drive, Gooseberry Hill
National Park, Kalamunda History Village,
& cafés]
From Haynes Street head back up the hill to the
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T-junction with Railway Road.Turn left and ride down Railway
Road (past the rear of the Kalamunda History Village).
Continue along Scott Street to the first roundabout then
turn left onto Clayton Road. Continue along Clayton Road
keeping the open countryside on your left. Clayton Road
becomes Katharine Street near the intersection with
Samson Street. Continue along Katharine Street until the
next intersection on the left, Wilkins Street. Turn left onto
Wilkins Street and follow it past Goodchild Oval to Pascoe
Street.
Turn right onto Pascoe Street, a short and narrow one way
street, and follow it to the intersection with Clayton Street.
Turn left onto Clayton Street and continue for 2km through
this light industrial area.
Kalamunda History Village
The Kalamunda History Village is the largest local museum
in Western Australia depicting the unique hills lifestyle and
timber and rail industry heritage.
Turn right at the roundabout into Centennial Place and
travel a short distance until the road veers left into Yelverton
Drive. Continue down Yelverton Drive for 400m past the
Midland Railway Workshops. Turn right into Helena Street
and go across the railway lines until you reach the Midland
Train Station on your left.
Take the second road on the right, Headingly Road, and
ride up to the intersection. Turn left into Williams Street,
continue down this road for 3km as it changes to Lascelles
Parade and then onto the Zig Zag Scenic Drive within the
Gooseberry Hill National Park.
For more information on what to see and do in the area visit:
Kalamunda Visitor Centre
www.kalamundatourism.com.au
Phone: (08) 9293 4872
Zig Zag Scenic Drive
The Zig Zag, a curvy, narrow one way road snakes down
Gooseberry Hill though four very tight switchback corners. The
ride provides breathtaking views of Perth City in the distance.
Riders should take care while negotiating this descent.
At the bottom of the hill the Zig Zag ends abruptly at a
T-junction with Ridge Hill Road. Turn right and ride over the
ridge then down the hill to the roundabout with Helena
Valley Road. Turn left at the roundabout and take the first
right onto Scott Street.
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