Mundaring - Heart of the Hills

Our annual Trek the Trail event provides the perfect opportunity to explore different sections of the Railway Reserves Heritage Trail each year.  But did you know that this trail is just one of many trails that meander through the spectacular Perth Hills?  Among the best are the internationally acclaimed Bibbulmun Track walk trail which passes through Mundaring on its way to Albany in the south-west and the Munda Biddi off-road cycle trail which starts in the heart of town and also journeys south.  The recently completed National Trust KEP Track is a 70km multi-user trail from Mundaring Weir, which travels east into the picturesque Avon Valley to Northam.  These trails and the many smaller, local walks to be found throughout the hills make Mundaring an ideal starting point to enjoy some of the most stunning scenery the State has to offer.   

But,there is so much more than trails to discover in the Perth Hills; first-class restaurants, casual cafés and boutique wineries, a famous pizzeria, open air markets, art galleries, outdoor concerts, heritage-listed hotels, inns and taverns oozing with country charm.  Idyllic picnic spots like Lake Leschenaultia, John Forrest and Mundaring national parks and the many nature-based activities available all serve to complete your ‘Hills experience’.  Of course, a visit to the weir and the museum at No. 1 Pump Station is a must.  Here you will learn more about the brilliant ‘scheme of madness’ as the pipeline was originally dubbed.  Although the project was completed over one hundred years ago it still remains one of the longest freshwater pipelines in the World today.

There is also a range of quality accommodation options available, whether it’s a romantic hideaway that appeals, or somewhere to bring the family.  Next time you are looking for somewhere to escape for the weekend or perhaps a little longer, the chances are you’ll find just what you’re looking for right here on the city’s doorstep.  So why not make the short drive into the Perth Hills and discover it for yourself!  

The staff at the Mundaring Visitor Centre look forward to welcoming you!