Wadandi Track

Starting from the corner of Memorial Drive and Miamup Road, Wadandi Track (aka 'Rails to Trails') spans 31 kilometres from Cowaramup to Sebbes Road, located just a short drive south of Witchcliffe. This trail, suitable for both walkers and cyclists, offers a captivating journey through the historical Busselton to Flinders Bay Railway route, showcasing the region's rich heritage. Meandering through picturesque bushlands, farmlands, and vineyards of the Margaret River area, the track presents a diverse landscape featuring peppermint, jarrah, and young karri forests, providing an ideal habitat for various bird species. Originally constructed as a private tramway network for timber transportation, later repurposed by the WA government for the Group Settlement scheme, the railway ceased operations in 1957. Renamed in honour of the local Wadandi clan of the Noongar people, the trail promises a scenic experience, with ample opportunities for birdwatching and admiring vibrant wildflowers during spring. While mostly gentle in gradient due to its railway origins, some sections may pose moderate challenges, making it advisable to use a mountain bike for certain stretches. Let us begin by acknowledging the Wardandi 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	At the intersection of Memorial Drive & Miamup Road (-33.8510985,115.0980938)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Bussell Highway Turn on to Memorial Drive then drive for 345 m Turn right onto Miamup Road and drive for another 0 m
Finish	At the intersection of Wadandi Track & Calgardup Road (-34.0485777,115.097741)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the corner of Memorial Drive and Miamup Road, head along the paved narrow path meandering towards the trees, passing between the Volunteer Fire Station (to your right) and the men's shed (to your left). Keep on the said path as it veers left and aligns with Miamup Road to continue along Wadandi Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Memorial Drive & Miamup Road Start (a highway\|cycleway).
	After another 100 m (at the intersection of Wadandi Track & Busselton-Augusta Railway) turn left, to head along Wadandi Track (a walking track).
	After another 360 m (at the intersection of Wadandi Track & Rails to Trails Trail) continue straight, to head along Wadandi Track.
	After another 1.2 km (from the Wadandi Track) veer right, to head along Wadandi Track. After another 15 m (at the intersection of Wadandi Track & Cowaramup Bay Road) continue straight, to head along Wadandi Track.
	After another 205 m (at the intersection of Wadandi Track & Ellen Brook Road) turn left, to head along Wadandi Track. After another 35 m (from the Wadandi Track) turn right, to head along Wadandi Track.
	After another 3.8 km (at the intersection of Wadandi Track & Burnside Road) continue straight, to head along Wadandi Track. After another 110 m (from the Wadandi Track) continue straight, to head along Wadandi Track. After another 180 m (from the Wadandi Track) continue straight, to head along Wadandi Track.
	After another 620 m (from the Wadandi Track) continue straight, to head along Wadandi Track. After another 1.9 km (from the Wadandi Track) continue straight, to head along Wadandi Track. After another 80 m cross the bridge (about 7 m long) After another 340 m (at the intersection of Wadandi Track & Lears Road) continue straight, to head along Wadandi Track. After another 630 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long)
	After another 260 m (at the intersection of Wadandi Track & Nozzle Road West) continue straight, to head along Wadandi Track. After another 80 m cross the bridge (about 20 m long) After another 275 m cross the bridge (about 25 m long) After another 10 m (from the Wadandi Track) continue straight, to head along Wadandi Track.
	After another 90 m (at the intersection of Wadandi Track & Fluid) continue straight, to head along Wadandi Track. After another 25 m (at the intersection of Wadandi Track & Chimney Trail) continue straight, to head along Wadandi Track. After another 45 m cross the bridge (about 35 m long) After another 3 m (from the Wadandi Track) continue straight, to head along Wadandi Track. After another 570 m cross the bridge (about 35 m long)
	After another 90 m (from the Wadandi Track) continue straight, to head along Wadandi Track. After another 15 m pass the car park (45 m on your left). After another 55 m (at the intersection of Wadandi Track & Carters Road) continue straight, to head along Wadandi Track. After another 430 m (from the Wadandi Track) continue straight, to head along Wadandi Track. After another 25 m cross the bridge (about 25 m long) After another 275 m (from the Wadandi Track) continue straight, to head along Wadandi Track.
	After another 1.2 km (at the intersection of Wadandi Track & Mann Street) continue straight, to head along Wadandi Track. After another 380 m (at the intersection of Wadandi Track & Tunbridge Street) continue straight, to head along Wadandi Track.
	After another 70 m (at the intersection of Wadandi Track & Margaret River Walkway) continue straight, to head along Wadandi Track. After another 790 m pass the car park (30 m on your right). At the intersection of Wadandi Track & Clarke Road continue straight, to head along Wadandi Track. After another 270 m (at the intersection of Wadandi Track & Betts Street) continue straight, to head along Wadandi Track.
	After another 460 m (from the Wadandi Track) turn right, to head along Wadandi Track. After another 10 m (at the intersection of Wadandi Track & Boodjidup Road) continue straight, to head along Wadandi Track. After another 345 m (from the Wadandi Track) continue straight, to head along Wadandi Track. After another 105 m (from the Wadandi Track) continue straight, to head along Wadandi Track. After another 100 m (from the Wadandi Track) continue straight, to head along Wadandi Track. After another 670 m (at the intersection of Wilkes Road & Wadandi Track) continue straight, to head along Wilkes Road. After another 105 m (from the Wilkes Road) continue straight, to head along Wilkes Road.
	After another 2.3 km (at the intersection of Wadandi Track & Gnarawary Road) continue straight, to head along Wadandi Track.
	After another 1.4 km (from the Wadandi Track) turn right, to head along Wadandi Track. After another 420 m cross the bridge (about 20 m long)
	After another 1.2 km (at the intersection of Wadandi Track & Rowe Road West) continue straight, to head along Wadandi Track. After another 1.4 km (from the Wadandi Track) continue straight, to head along Wadandi Track.
	After another 200 m (at the intersection of Wadandi Track & Redgate Road) turn left, to head along Wadandi Track. After another 265 m (from the Wadandi Track) continue straight, to head along Wadandi Track. After another 460 m (from the Wadandi Track) continue straight, to head along Wadandi Track. After another 305 m (from the Wadandi Track) continue straight, to head along Wadandi Track.
	Continue another 1.5 km to find at the intersection of Wadandi Track & Calgardup Road at the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Wadandi Track

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	25.8 km
Time	6 h to 11 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

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Weather Forecast
- Margaret River Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
  
  Monday 28 April
  
  Mostly clear.
  
  Mostly clear. Light winds.
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  12°C → 23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog in the east. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the middle of the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:00am to 2:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 4 [Moderate]
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  14°C → 25°C
  Sunny.
  5% 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 10 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  15°C → 26°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower near the Southwest Capes in the evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h turning north to northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h during the morning then decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  17°C → 24°C
  Showers.
  95% chance of rain
  6 → 20mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h. 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 → 7mm
  
  Showers easing.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  13°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  15°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
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