Marri Trail is a 10km, grade 3 hike located in the Crooked Brook Forest, Western Australia. The hike should take around 3 hrs to complete.
Hike overview
The Marri Trail is a 10 kilometre moderate walk through jarrah and marri forest in the Crooked Brook Forest, Dardanup. The trail has several scenic lookouts spots over Bunbury and the Ferguson Valley.
With minor undulations this trail makes a pleasant walk and the wildfowers are abundant in spring. The walk is signposted with a marri nut emblem. A section of the trail is multi-purpose and shared with the Munda Biddi Mountain Bike Trail. It is advisable to carry drinking water. Other trails in the conservation park include the 3 kilometre Wildflower Walk, the 1.5 kilometre Jarrah Walk and the 600 metre wheelchair accessible Forest Path. The Jarrah and Wildflower circuits are more rugged trails showcasing spectacular wildflowers in Spring. Winter and Spring rains also feed the Brook making it an impressive sight. This trail was developed and is maintained by volunteers from the Crooked Brook Forest Association.
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Tips
Start Point: Crooked Brook Road, 10km south of Dardanup, 180km (2.5hours) south of Perth.
End Point: Crooked Brook Road, 10km south of Dardanup, 180km (2.5hours) south of Perth.
Region: Crooked Brook Forest, South West
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Getting there
To visit Crooked Brook Forest, follow the sign post one kilometre from Dardanup on the Dardanup/Boyanup Road.
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About the region
Crooked Brook Forest is an area of jarrah forest located in the Ferguson Valley – 25km from the centre of Bunbury and 7km from Dardanup off Crooked Brook Road. Nurtured by a proud group of local volunteers, Crooked Brook Forest is promoted as a 'Forest for all People’ with facilities provided to ensure it is accessible to all. Take in magnificent views on foot, by wheelchair, car or bus. Explore walk trails, enjoy a picnic by the billabong, see the wildflowers and try to spot some of the abundant but shy local wildlife.
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