Collie-Darkan Rail Trail is a 47km, grade 2 hike located in the Regional Western Australia, Western Australia. The hike should take around 3 days to complete.
Hike summary
The government narrow gauge railway line opened in 1907 and closed in 1986-97. Construction of the trail began in 2002 and it opened in October 2005.
An easily graded trail through rolling farmland and bushland
an open cut mine at Buckingham and spectacular wildflowers in spring.
The rail trail is managed by the Shire of West Arthur as well as the Shire of Collie
Collie Visitor Centre 156 Throssell St Collie WA62253 Ph: 9734 2051 Fax: 9734 7518
Route and GPX file
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Tips
Buckingham to Darkan in Regional Western Australia
202km south of Perth
Compacted earth, Coarse gravel
Flat and undulating
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Let someone know before you go
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About the region
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Acknowledgement of Country
Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.