Sandhills Track (5km), Donnybrook, Western Australia

Sandhills Track is a 5km, grade 3 hike located in the Donnybrook, Western Australia. The hike should take around 2 hrs to complete.

Length: 5km

Duration: 2 hrs

Grade: 3

Style: Circuit

Start: Montgomery Road

End: Montgomery Road

Location: Donnybrook

Closest town: Brookhampton

Western Australia

From state capital: 200km

Longitude: 115.854146

Latitude: -33.58006

Hike summary

The Sandhills of Donnybrook feature an array of glowing yellow wattle in spring and great views over rolling green pastures. The moderate 5km loop trail passes through jarrah forest and is a picturesque walk.

A moderate well defined trail, with some steeper sections and uneven loose surfaces. An array of wildflowers can be seen throughout this picturesque walk. This area was last logged prior to 1962 when it became Ryall’s Nature Reserve. Passing through Ryall’s Nature Reserve (please observe the guidelines before entering the Nature Reserve) you will emerge to enjoy uninterrupted views of the Donnybrook rural landscapes.

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Tips

Start Point: Corner Frost and Montgomery Road Donnybrook, 200km (2hrs,10mins) south of Perth

End Point: Corner Frost and Montgomery Road Donnybrook, 200km (2hrs,10mins) south of Perth

Region: Donnybrook, South West

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About the region

Donnybrook is a town situated between Boyanup and Kirup on the South Western Highway, 210 kilometres south of Perth, Western Australia. The town is the centre of apple production in Western Australia. The town is also known for its picturesque abundance of English Oak trees.

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