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- A variety of lookouts, rocky outcrops, small waterfalls and an abundant wildlife in Beelu National Park
Nearby Attractions
- The 560 km ‘Golden Pipeline’ is the world’s longest freshwater pipeline. Built between 1898 and 1903 from Mundaring Weir to Kalgoorlie, it is still in use
- The pipeline was designed by WA Government Engineer-in-Chief C.Y. O’Connor. No 1 Pump Station at the end of the trail has more information on O’Connor
Last updated: 9 December 2022
- The trail starts at opposite the Mundaring Weir Hotel and also forms the first part of the Munda Biddi Trail
- The trail is downhill from Mundaring to the weir. It deviates from the railway formation occasionally and is a little steep in places
- At Mundaring, the trail links with Railway Reserves Heritage Trail
The pipeline
The Mundaring Weir Trail
The railway platform at No. 2 Pump Station. The trees on the platform provided the only shelter for passengers waiting for the twice weekly train
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Information and Links
For more information:
The trail is managed by the Shire of Mundaring.
- To report any issues or problems please contact Shire of Mundaring 7000 Great Eastern Highway, Mundaring, WA 6073: 9290 6666 or email sh***@**************ov.au
Contact Rail Trails Australia
To contact us about this rail trail, email wa@railtrails.org.au
Background Information
Traditional owners
We acknowledge the Whadjuk people, the traditional custodians of the land and waterways on which the rail trail is built.
Rail line history
The trail follows the route of the Mundaring Weir Branch railway, built to help with the construction and maintenance of the weir. The line incorporated a zig-zag and operated between 1898 and 1952.
It was a popular picnic and excursion line to the weir in the 1930s and 1940s. Steep grades down to Mundaring Weir meant a limited range of locomotives was permitted on the line.
Proposals to resurrect the railway line as a tourist attraction have not materialised.
Nearby Trails
Railway Reserves Heritage Trail
19 km east of Perth
59 km
Kalamunda Railway Heritage Trail
25km south east of Perth
16 km
17 km
38 km
Kep Track
39 km east of Perth
75 km
20 km
Jarrahdale 1872 Timber Tramway
50km south east of Perth
10 km
Jarrahdale Balmoral Rail Trail
50 km south-east of Perth
11 km
Tullis Bridge Walk Trail
135 km south east of Perth
9 km
Ranford Pool Walk Trail
135 km south-east of Perth
2 km
Nearby Trails
Railway Reserves Heritage Trail
19 km east of Perth
59 km
Kalamunda Railway Heritage Trail
25km south east of Perth
16 km
17 km
38 km
Kep Track
39 km east of Perth
75 km
20 km
Jarrahdale 1872 Timber Tramway
50km south east of Perth
10 km
Jarrahdale Balmoral Rail Trail
50 km south-east of Perth
11 km
Tullis Bridge Walk Trail
135 km south east of Perth
9 km
Ranford Pool Walk Trail
135 km south-east of Perth
2 km
One review of “Mundaring Weir Rail Trail”
Rode this track 1 September 2025, bright sunny weather after several fine days. Beautiful Bushland setting. However, Southern Half of this track is in poor condition. Two places with trees down over the track, many washaways where we had to dismount and walk. There are other areas where piles of loose sand and gravel has accumulated that cannot be ridden though – even with 50 mm wide tyres.
Badly in need of maintenance. We could not reach the southern end of this track.