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Mountain bikers now have 108 kilometres of world-class trails to explore in Dwellingup, following the completion of a multi-million-dollar trail expansion.
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By: Lisa Cook
Just over an hour’s drive from Perth, Dwellingup has cemented its reputation as one of Australia’s premier adventure destinations, thanks to the Dwellingup Adventure Trails Project.
Funded by all levels of government, the project received $8.5 million in investment, along with a further $2.7 million through the Dwellingup Gap Project. Together, they’ve delivered 40 kilometres of new trails near Lane Poole Reserve and 68 kilometres of trails around Dwellingup.
The project hasn’t forgotten walkers, either. New additions include the ‘Nyingarn Bidi’, a two-night Bibbulmun Track loop, and upgrades to the 18-kilometre King Jarrah Walk Trail, which now also features a shorter option for casual hikers.
One of the project highlights is the Dwaarlindjirraap suspension bridge — a 108-metre pedestrian bridge connecting the northern side of Lane Poole Reserve to the Murray Valley Mountain Bike Trail network.
Named Australia’s Top Tiny Tourist Town in 2023, Dwellingup’s reputation as a nature-based tourism hotspot continues to grow. Beyond mountain biking, visitors are drawn to its jarrah forests, riverside campsites, walking tracks, and kayaking trails along the Murray River.
The expanded trail network has also helped the small town attract major events, including the Dwellingup 100 Mountain Bike Race and the UCI Masters Mountain Bike World Championships.
There’s a trail for everyone in Dwellingup – from first-timers to elite racers, making it the perfect nature-based day trip for both families and seasoned riders.
If you’re new to mountain biking, you can hire a bike from Dwellingup Adventures and test out the trails before you commit to your next big hobby.
