Perth Hills Discovery Centre to Golden View Lookout

2 h to 4 h 3 1 h to 2 h 15 min 8.5 km ↑ 284 m Moderate track Return ↓ 284 m

Starting from the Perth Hills Discovery Centre at the end of Allen Road, Mundaring, this walk leads to the Golden View Lookout and back via the Bibbulmun Track. The track winds through mixed jarrah and banksia forest, passing the historic Mundaring Weir, a concrete dam. For those interested in history, there are plaques throughout the area that discuss the weir's creation and pipeline. Picnicking at the Weir is popular with tourists and locals alike, and there are barbecue facilities, picnic tables and toilets available in the area. After following a short section of the Golden Pipeline that carries water from Mundaring Weir to the Goldfields near Kalgoorlie, the track crosses the dam wall, then ascends to the Golden View Lookout. The viewing platform provides panoramic views over Lake CY O'Connor, Mundaring Weir and the Helena River Valley. Interpretive signage provides information on the hydrology, landscape and heritage of Helena Valley. Keep a lookout for the yellow Waugal trail markers, which clearly show the way along the Bibbulmun Track. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Class 3 of 6 Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles

Quality of track Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)

Gradient Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)

Signage Clearly signposted (1/6)

Infrastructure Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)

Experience Required No experience required (2/6)

Weather Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Getting to the start: From Great Eastern Highway, 94

Turn on to Stoneville Road then drive for 140 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mundaring Weir Road, 207 and drive for another 140 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mundaring Weir Road, 207 and drive for another 140 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Mundaring Weir Road, 207 and drive for another 5.7 km At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Allen Road and drive for another 25 m Turn slight left onto Allen Road and drive for another 480 m

Before you start any journey ensure you; • Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are late returning • Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge to undertake this journey safely • Consider weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers • Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point • Are healthy and fit enough for this journey Share If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help. Bushwalk.com /j/EYUGG5

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