Western Australia's greatest walks are now in your pocket

Published Jul 2026

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By: Natalie Pugh

For years, Trails WA has been the go-to source for discovering Western Australia’s official trails, helping walkers, hikers, cyclists and paddlers plan everything from local outings to regional adventures through its online trail directory.

Now, that trusted information has been brought together in a free mobile app, making it easier to discover, navigate and experience more than 1,100 official trails wherever your next adventure takes you.

Two hikers walk down a narrow trail along a high coastal ridge covered in green shrubbery. The path overlooks a turquoise ocean bay, a secluded sandy beach, and a massive, exposed grey granite dome hill rising from the peninsula under a bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds.

Image credit: Katie Stevens

Developed by Trails WA with support from Lotterywest and the WA Government, the app combines official trail information, GPS navigation, downloadable offline maps, safety information and trail alerts in one place.

But the app is about more than simply finding your way. Selected trails feature Aboriginal cultural stories and connection to Country, alongside information about local flora and fauna, geological landscapes and Western Australia’s growing collection of dark sky and astrotourism locations, helping visitors gain a deeper understanding of the places they explore.

An elevated, metal-truss canopy walkway stretches through the dense, green treetops of a giant eucalyptus forest. In the center of the walkway, a circular viewing platform holds two people looking out over the expansive forest canopy from high above.

Image credit: Tourism Western Australia

Trails WA Chairperson Suzanne Hillier says the platform offers more than just navigation, helping people connect more deeply with the places they visit.

It brings together accurate mapping, cultural content and environmental knowledge to create a richer and more meaningful experience while on trail.

A close-up of a yellow triangular trail marker featuring a black stylized snake symbol attached to a charred tree trunk. In the blurred background, a group of hikers walks away down a dirt path through an open eucalyptus forest with green undergrowth.

Image credit: Katie Stevens

The app also encourages users to look beyond the trail itself, connecting them with nearby trail-friendly businesses and destinations and making it easier to extend a morning walk into a day trip or a weekend away.

Importantly, the app is free to download, making one of Western Australia’s most affordable outdoor experiences even more accessible.

A large group of people walks along a paved hillside path framed by tall, slender eucalyptus trees. In the background, the modern skyscrapers of a city skyline stand under a clear, bright sky, with a park slope visible below the path.

Image credit: Daniela Tommasi Photography

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