Marri Trail

Starting from the car park off Boyanup-Ferguson Road, Marri Trail offers a delightful 10-kilometre circuit through the serene jarrah and marri forest nestled in Crooked Brook Forest, Dardanup. Along the trail, you'll encounter several picturesque lookout points offering stunning vistas of Bunbury and the tranquil Ferguson Valley. With gentle undulations, this trail promises a pleasant walk, particularly during spring when the landscape bursts into a riot of wildflowers. Marked by the distinctive marri nut emblem, the trail ensures easy navigation. Crooked Brook Forest, located just 25 kilometres from Bunbury, offers a scenic retreat adjacent to the captivating Ferguson Valley. From vibrant wildflowers in spring to abundant birdlife year-round, the Marri Trail promises a memorable journey through a mix of single-track and 4WD trails, offering captivating views from its elevated vantage points. The optimal time to explore this enchanting trail is from autumn through late spring. Convenient facilities at the trailhead include public toilets and a shaded picnic area, making it an ideal destination for a rejuvenating outdoor adventure. A portion of the trail is shared with the Munda Biddi Mountain Bike Trail as well. Let us begin by acknowledging the Kaniyang people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of 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
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-33.4645411,115.7943977)
Mode	Car
Directions	From South Western Highway Turn on to Dardanup West Road then drive for 3.4 km Turn right onto Garvey Road and drive for another 2 km Turn right onto Boyanup Picton Road and drive for another 2.6 km Turn left onto Dillon Road and drive for another 1.4 km Turn left onto Twomey Road and drive for another 80 m Turn right onto Crooked Brook Road and drive for another 4.6 km Turn sharp right onto Munda Biddi Trail and drive for another 1.9 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park off Boyanup-Ferguson Road (Crooked Brook Forest), cross the road and head towards the red "Wildflower Walk Circuit - 1700m to..." sign along the short dirt path. Keep left at the 3-way intersection marked by the said red signpost to continue along Marri Trail (clockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 25 m pass the toilet (20 m on your left). After another 10 m (from the Forrest Road) turn right, to head along Forrest Road (a vehicle track). After another 15 m (at the intersection of Munda Biddi Trail & Forrest Road) turn left, to head along Munda Biddi Trail.
	After another 1.2 km (at the intersection of Marri Trail & Munda Biddi Trail) turn right, to head along Marri Trail.
	After another 1.4 km (from the Marri Trail) continue straight, to head along Marri Trail.
	After another 1.1 km (from the Marri Trail) turn right, to head along Marri Trail.
	After another 250 m (at the intersection of Forrest Road & Marri Trail) turn left, to head along Forrest Road. After another 65 m (from the Forrest Road) veer right.
	After another 480 m veer right.
	After another 1.1 km continue straight.
	After another 620 m turn right.
	After another 195 m (from the Marri Trail) turn right, to head along Marri Trail (a vehicle track).
	After another 1.4 km (from the Marri Trail) veer right, to head along Marri Trail.
	After another 660 m (from the Marri Trail) continue straight, to head along Marri Trail (a walking track). After another 30 m (at the intersection of Forest Path & Marri Trail) continue straight, to head along Forest Path. After another 60 m (at the intersection of Forest Path & Jarrah Trail) continue straight, to head along Forest Path.
	After another 275 m (at the intersection of Forest Path & Jarrah Trail) continue straight, to head along Forest Path. After another 35 m (from the Forest Path) turn right.
	After another 15 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Marri Trail

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	9 km
Time	2 h to 3 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 25 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	25 m	[toilet]

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Weather Forecast
- Bunbury Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  Mostly clear.
  
  Partly cloudy. Light winds.
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  12°C → 26°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending northerly in the middle of the day then becoming light in the early afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:00am to 2:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 4 [Moderate]
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  13°C → 27°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds north to northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h tending north to northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h in the late morning then decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to around 12 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  17°C → 25°C
  Showers. Becoming windy.
  90% chance of rain
  3 → 15mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds northerly 15 to 20 km/h turning northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning then increasing to 30 to 45 km/h during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to around 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  15°C → 22°C
  Showers easing.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 6mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning. Winds westerly 25 to 40 km/h becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 13 with daytime temperatures reaching between 16 and 20.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  11°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  15°C → 23°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  15°C → 23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
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