Comments on: Collie – Darkan Rail Trail

By: Wendy M.

Wendy M. — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 07:05:00 +0000

I have just hiked the trail over three days from Dardadine to Buckingham. I was very impressed with this trail. It deserves a great rating. It is well marked and maintained and, in spring, abounds in wildflowers. The trail surface is mostly gravel and the trail is wide. The views from the trail are lovely and for a fit hiker the walk is very enjoyable. I camped at Darkan CP and Bowelling Siding to break up the walk. I will do it again.

By: Russell B.

Russell B. — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 03:00:20 +0000

Great to get on a trail again. We completed the trail over 3 days, but unfortunately it doesn't get a lot of use and it was covered in small twigs and gum nuts. Not a great pleasure to ride in these conditions. Coming from Victoria maybe we are very spoilt with all our fabulous trails.

By: Alison M.

Alison M. — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 05:52:00 +0000

2024 significant signage now along the rail trail by Wambenger Trails group and Darkan community. With services at Darkan community. Contact the Shire of West Arthur or the Community Resource Centre in Darkan Ph 9736 2000

By: Alison M.

Alison M. — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 05:03:11 +0000

In reply to Alison M.. that's a five start for me :)

By: Alison M.

Alison M. — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 05:01:55 +0000

A wonderful effort of preservation by all involved.The past dwellers of this rail line would be very humbled to see it still in use today.A wildflower delight to be enjoyed in all seasons.
Having just completed my first Trail Transfer with support from Simone at Traaverse.com.au it was a pleasure to take guests to the Rail line each day .With open farmlands to nature reserves this is not too be missed.Pam & staff at Rarebits on Burrowes cafe (facebook) can accommodate your appetites.Enjoy this WA South West Wildflower Wonder.

By: James P.

James P. — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 08:52:56 +0000

I rode this trail in September 2021. After a wet winter, it was great to see the healthy crops, creeks flowing and wildflowers in full bloom. The Bowelling station building has some interesting information regarding the area's hisotry including the development of the rail trail. The trail is a credit to Shires of Collie and West Arthur.

By: HeronBird

HeronBird — Sun, 07 Oct 2018 22:19:15 +0000

This rail trail has been extended another 15 kilometres to Hillman. For more details see my blog about my ride on the Collie Darkan Rail Trail https://uncoolcyclingclub.com/collie-darkan-rail-trail-wa/

By: Wombat

Wombat — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 07:43:40 +0000

My name is Robert Gates and I recall having a meeting in Collie Shire Office with Connie Francis from Wisconsin USA. I was Chariman of the South West Trails Group Inc at the time and assume that is where your origins are found.
Is there any information left any where about the SWTG based in Bunbury, or any one who recalls what the group did or maybe didnt do. I would be keen to hear from you for my personal study reasons in Diploma in Management in Alice Springs. PS you certainly have developed a long way since my time in Rails to Trails