RAIL TRAIL CODE OF CONDUCT HOW TO GET THERE Denmark
The trail is multi-use, available for walkers, mountain bikers, Location: 415km south of Perth and for the Denmark to Parker Road section, for horse riders. Region: Western Australia Nornalup Heritage The section from Denmark River mouth along Wilson Inlet is Start/end: Hay River, 10 km east of Denmark near Sth Coast wheelchair accessible. Motorbikes are not permitted. Please Hwy / or Station Road near Nornalup. note a number of sections of the trail are utilised by motor Length open: about 59kms Rail Trail vehicles so caution is required. The track may be sandy or boggy in places, requiring a higher level of fitness. Fires and MORE INFORMATION Great Southern Western Australia camping are not permitted. Denmark Tourism Incorporated - Cnr Ocean Beach Rd and Sth SAFETY Coast Hwy, Denmark (08) 9848 2055 Railtrails Australia - For information on other rail trails, All users - Please stay on the trail to avoid environmental Ph: (03) 9306 4846 www.railtrails.org.au damage. Take all rubbish with you. Do not disturb wildlife or stock. Dogs to be on a lead at all times.
Cyclists - Approach horses with care, alert others as you approach, overtake on the right at a reduced speed. Construction and Promotion of the Denmark Horse Riders - Slow down approaching other users, dismount Nornalup Hertitage Rail Trail has been and lead horses across all bridges. Where possible, please keep in single file on the southern edge of the trail, allowing the supported by: northern edge to stay firm for cyclists.
By respecting the etiquette of the trail you will assist in its care and maintenance as well as increase the enjoyment of all users including yourself. Department of Corrective Services POINTS TO REMEMBER
Check your Equipment - Tyre pressure, brakes, chain, and lubrication. Bring a tool kit, pump and helmet.
Clothing - Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable clothing, and Department of Sport and Recreation waterproof gear.
Food and Water -Take up to 2 ltrs of water per person, high energy snacks etc. green skills inc Mobile phone - Reception not likely to be available.
Inform others of your ride - Let family and friends know your Working for a sustainable future route and your return time. The trail is predominantly on land managed Take Care - The track surface varies between sand and hard gravel. Be aware of hazards such as fallen branches. Please by the Shire of Denmark
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About Denmark Work on the Denmark to Nornalup line commenced in 1926, employed 300 Description of the Trail Points of Interest Along the Rail Trail The trail is situated within the Shire of Denmark on the south coast of WA. The men and took nearly 3 years to complete. Even though the distance between This scenic coastal trail features a variety of forest, Along the trail, look out for sites of historical interest, area is a popular holiday destination with a fascinating history, stunning coasts Nornalup and Denmark was only 34 miles, the country was rugged and farmland and coast heathland views. It is currently in connected with its railway past. Only traces remain of and forests, and a strong community spirit. presented many engineering problems. Deep gullies had to be filled with earth, three sections: - the railway sidings which serviced the local communities many rivers and creeks were bridged, and huge cuttings were carved out of the along the line. These include Denmark Station with its Prior to European settlement the region was occupied for many thousands of gravel hillsides. The ruling grade on the whole line needed to be 1 in 60. * Denmark River mouth to Hay River (about 12km) photographic displays at the Old Denmark Post Office years by Aboriginal people. (Walkers, Hybrid Bikes, Mountain Bikers). The section to and Nornalup Station where a historical plaque marks The work was very rough, carried out with picks Rudyard Beach Road is of high quality surface (suitable the terminus site. The area was first explored by Europeans in 1829. and shovels, axes, cross-cut saws and gunpowder. No for families) with the remaining section soft or uneven in (See map to identify other sidings, culverts and historic “It is interesting to reflect bulldozers, backhoes or chainsaws were available back places, and suitable for walking and keen bikers. features.) The History of Denmark’s Railway then, just a ‘steam navy’ to excavate some of the bigger In 1895, the Millar brothers secured private cuttings, and plain hard work by many determined men * Denmark River mouth to Parker Road (33km) Four original timber rail bridges remain in use on the on the history of Denmark’s and their wonderful horses. Despite the hazards, the leases for 20,000 acres of old growth Karri (Walkers, Horse Riders, Mountain Bikers). Sections of trail. These are near Board Road, Kordabup Road and project was accident free. forest. They proceeded to build an extra 16 railway while enjoying the it are boggy in winter and soft sandy sections make it where the trail crosses Little River, 4km west of Ocean miles of railway from Torbay to service their In summer the workers toiled through steamy heat, with recommended for keen cyclists. Beach Road. mill. By 1900 they had a total of three mills, trail’s scenic beauty.” its accompanying flies and through cold wet winters. employed 750 men, and sent 90,000 super feet The men worked a 44 hour week. A typical day for the * Peaceful Bay Road to Station Road (about 14km) Where the trail follows the edge of the Wilson Inlet, of timber twice per day to Albany. supporting train crews involved starting at 5am and not (Walkers, Mountain Bikers). The surface is still rough between Denmark River mouth and Rudyard Beach, finishing until 10pm. and/or sandy in places and suitable for walkers and there are shelters and interpretative signage. The Millar’s exploited the forests so rapidly that they cleared the local forests keen bike riders only. within ten years. By 1905 they had closed the mill and the town was almost At the time of opening the Line serviced 900 people on 15 group settlements along the Line. The railway played a central role in the lives of the group settlers. Small wagons transferred fill from cuttings to gullies. deserted. The 14km section between Parker Rd and Bow Bridge is Acknowledgments. This flyer acknowledges the work of Barbara Two trains a week ran which serviced passengers, collected farm produce and not expected to be open for a few years, once bridges Bennett, Bill Jessup, Bruce Boyd, John Arnold, Ross McGuinness and The WA Government bought the Millar’s property, town, land and railways for delivered goods and supplies. Railway trucks even brought cattle for the settler’s over the Kent and Bow Rivers have been re-built. other historians who have done so much to document Denmark’s early 50,000 pounds after lengthy negotiations. The railway line to Albany became a farms. history. Ross McGuinness’s fascinating book ‘Denmark through the 1900’s‘ is available in Denmark. Thanks also to Damian McCrohan of Rail Trails commercial line in 1908/9 after the land was offered for farms and housing. The Denmark River mouth on Inlet Drive is the trail hub. It The history of the group settlement scheme is a sad one, with a lot of hardship Australia who has given advice and assistance in promoting the trail. WA Government Group Settlement scheme of 1923 saw the migration of many and failure. Government planning was poor, stock failed to thrive on some trace is where the Denmark River flows into the Wilson Inlet new families to the district. and this is where the Bibbulmun track, the Denmark to Thanks to Andi Adams of Andimaps, Barry Evans of Blackdog Design, element deficient soil types, the Great Depression hit and the Australian climate and Melinda Lyons and Basil Schur of Green Skills, who have all assisted challenged the farming success of newly settled migrants, most of whom were Nornalup Heritage Rail Trail, the Mokare Trail and other in the production of the flyer. Rail extensions assisted the local dairy, agriculture, timber and fishing industries. from English cities. Denmark trails intersect. In the foyer of the Old Denmark The Denmark to Nornalup Railway was the only completed stage of the planned Post Office there is an information display panel which Photo Credits: This flyer acknowledges the photos of Alex McCooke, Denmark to Big Brook Railway. The construction of the full line would have The Denmark to Nornalup railway line was closed on economic grounds, on the includes historical photos of the original railway line being Denmark Historical Society and Basil Schur. connected Denmark to the timber mills of the Pemberton area and completed 30th September 1957 despite protests from Denmark residents. built and of the railway wagons. At Quarram Station. the link to Bunbury.
Enjoy views of Wilson Inlet while riding the trail. Barrowing concrete for the pylon. Denmark Railway Station. Little River, one of four original timber bridges along the trail.