BUSHWALKING & PICNICS IN THE HARVEY DISTRICT
WILDFLOWER PICNIC SITE
Honeymoon Road, Harvey
Length 1.4km. Easy walking
A beautiful walk trail. Follow the small white circles marked on the trunks of trees.
Wildflowers in abundance. Pets allowed.    HOFFMAN’S MILL - PICNIC & CAMPSITEClarke Road, Harvey
Bridge Trail - Length 3km
Blue markers indicate the route. This begins a short distance from the information shelter.
Plenty of wildlife.
Formation Trail – Length 650m
An easy walk which follows the railway formation and Harvey River through the jarrah forrest.
No pets allowed. Picnic and campsite, approximately 13kms east of Logue Brook Dam Visit the site of this old timber milling town, which only closed in the The historic town of Yarloop is a gem for lovers of all things rustic! 
LOGUE BROOK DAM Logue Brook Dam Road, Harvey
Kangaroo walk Trail – Length approximately 5km
This walk trail is no longer permitted as it is within the 2km protected zone of Logue Brook Dam LESCHENAULT PENINSULA CONSERVATION PARKAustralind
Belvidere Estuary Walk – Length 4km
Starts at Belvidere carpark and heads east.
Cycling and walking only permitted over large sections of the park.
Long or short circuits walks. Many species of birds. Belvidere Interpretive Walk - Length 1.5km
This walk documents the rich cultural history of Belvidere and is a perfect place for a picnic or barbeque. The trail provides and excellent location for birdwatching with a vast array of waterbirds frequenting the shallows of the Leschenault Estuary. John Boyle O'Reilly Wetland Trail - Length 1 km return
Learn more about the plants and animals of this park as you meander through tuart, peppermint and paperbark trees. At the information shelter, discover how the Irish convict John Boyle O'Reilly made his daring escape into the bush here from a ship named the Gazelle in 1869. Ridge Trail - Length 9km
The Ridge Trail stretches south 9 kilometres from Belvidere to "The Cut", a channel joining the Leschenault Estuary and the Indian Ocean. The path winds through tuart and peppermint woodland along the coastal dune ridge. Walkers can enjoy panoramic views across the Leschenault Estuary to the Darling Scarp and across the Indian Ocean. Along the path you may see kangaroos, lizards and many birds including Carnaby's black cockatoo, pelicans and the black shouldered kite. Bunbury's bottlenose dolphins are regular visitors to water at "The Cut". At the start of the track, western ringtail and brushtail possums are often seen in the campground at night. HERON WALK TRAILLocated on the east side of the Old Coast Road adjacent to Buffalo Road. View the weland in the heron haven. There is an information centre at the start of the walk. Picnic table and carpark. LAKE PRESTONYalgorup National Park, Myalup
Heathland walk – Length 4.5km
Travel north along the Old Coast Road. Travel 5km down this road until you reach Lake Hayward.
Start at the Information Bay on Preston Beach Road and head west along the track signposted as Caves Road. Follow the markers to complete the circuit walk. LAKE POLLARD TRAILLength 6km
Travel north 1.5km from Lake Hayward to reach Lake Pollard. The walk starts at the entrance to Martin’s Tank Campground on Preston Beach Road. Follow the yellow pointers. YARLOOP POOL1km east of the town on Clifton Road A special local swimming hole set amid the dairy pastures of Yarloop. Enjoy a dip Yarloop-style! Playground and toilets on site. YARLOOP HERITAGE TRAILStroll along this 2.5km walk through the town centre and discover the true heritage of Yarloop. Highlights include the Yarloop Workshops Museum and Replica Store, Timber Mill Cottages, St. Joseph’s Church, Yarloop Hospital, War Memorial, “Happy Valley” Single Men’s Quarters and All Saints Church. Guidebooks are available from the Yarloop Workshops. BRUNSWICK RIVER WALK
Distance: 4km
Average Time: 45 mins
Take an enjoyable walk beginning from Pioneer Park and follow the winding Brunswick River situated on the outskirts of town. A gravel path guides the way, with interpretive information and seating provided. Rejoin the town's dual use pathway network and pass by many well-known tourist icons including the Brunswick Oval, Dairy Factory and famous Brunswick Cow. This walk is suitable to most ages and abilities although the river section may need to be avoided by those with mobility problems. To view a map of this walk please click here. BRUNSWICK HILLVIEW WALKDistance: 4.2km
Average Time: 50 mins
The Brunswick Lesser Hall is the start and finish point for this "around-town" walk. The walk incorporates most of the town's pathways but also includes several other surfaces including a short stretch of gravel. Walkers will be able to get a real feel for the town as they make their way through many residential streets often encountering a friendly "hello" or similar greeting from locals. This enjoyable walk provides a snapshot of Brunswick's diversity including scenic hills to the east and the Brunswick Channel and Community Park. To view a map of this walk please click here. Beela Road Walk - BrunswickDistance: 5.3km
Average Time: 1 hour
Begining from Lions Park, home of the "most photographed cow in Australia", this walk is quite challenging as it traverses the rolling hills to the east of Brunswick. An "out and back" walk set totally on Beela Road, walkers can challenge themselves by increasing the distance each time they set out. If desired, certain sections of the walk can incorporate gravel roads alongside the railway line however these can be quite wet and muddy during winter. Beela Road is a spectacularly scenic walk, especially during winter and spring. To view a map of this walk please click here Fresian Frollick - HarveyDistance: 3.8km
Average Time: 40 mins
The "Fresian" Frollick is named after a common breed of dairy cattle and the black and white cows can ofter be seen grazing in the paddocks bordering this walk. Starting at the Harvey Town Hall, Fresian Frollick winds its way out of town, passing the local Community Radio Station and Harvey Primary School before moving into an area of lush irrigated paddocks and citrus orchards. Much of the walk utilises the road surface or verge, but closer to town dual use pathways are available. An excellent walk to experience the rural and residential diversity that Harvey has to offer. To view a map of this walk please click here Simmental Stroll - HarveyDistance: 4.1km
Average Time: 45 mins
Beginning and ending at the Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre, Simmental Stroll is an enjoyable and user friendly walk for all ages. Taking in the sights of Harvey's main street including the historic Library Building, Town Hall and Street Murals before moving on to farming areas on the outskirts of town, Simmental Stroll passes both of the town's Primary Schools, Shire Council Offices and CBD.This walk is mostly on dual use paths suitable for people in wheelchairs, on gophers or pushing prams. To view a map of this walk please click here Harvey Visitor Centre Walk - HarveyDistance: 4.4km
Average Time: 50 mins
Starting from the Harvey Visitor Centre on South-West Highway, this is an interesting and enjoyable walk on a variety of walking paths and surfaces. Walkers pass by many local attractions including the Harvey River and "man-made" River Diversion, street murals, Harvey Railway Station Museum and historic Harvey Hotel. Much of the walk occurs on concrete pathways but some road verge and limestone paths are encountered. Walkers with mobility difficulties may find the first sections (unsealed) of the walk slightly challenging, but there is the option of starting on the western side of the highway in the carpark before the bridge. To view a map of this walk please click here. Harvey Dam & Amphitheatre WalkDistance: 1.9km
Average Time: 25 mins
Enjoy the breathtaking views and majestic surrounds associated with the $275 million Harvey Dam & Amphitheatre development. Although relatively short in distance, this walk is quite physically taxing and is not suitable to those with mobility difficulties. The walk begins and ends from the Amphitheatre facility and involves climbing a number of metal steps to the top of the dam wall and a steep decline upon re-entry to the park area. The world class venue includes a children's playground, toilets and access to free gas BBQ's. To view a map of this walk please click here.
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