Wellington Spur Trail

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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

Segment	This is part of longer journey and can not be completed on it is own.
Start	At the intersection of Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail & Bibbulmun Track (-33.4612803,116.0762568)
Mode	Car
Directions	From South Western Highway, 20, Burekup. Turn on to Henty Road then drive for 11.5 km Turn left onto Pile Road and drive for another 23.5 km Turn right onto Best Road and drive for another 1.7 km Turn left and drive for another 1.9 km Turn slight right and drive for another 1.9 km
Finish	(-33.4007337,115.9795949)
Mode (end)

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail & Bibbulmun Track Start heading along Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail (a footpath). Find the camp site at the start.
	After another 960 m veer right, to head along Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail.
	After another 920 m continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail. After another 980 m (at the intersection of Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail & Best Road) continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail.
	After another 140 m continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail. After another 320 m continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail.
	After another 35 m veer left, to head along Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail. After another 125 m continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail.
	After another 30 m continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail.
	After another 215 m continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail.
	After another 45 m turn right, to head along Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail.
	After another 210 m continue straight.
	After another 100 m turn right. After another 25 m turn left.
	After another 20 m continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail. After another 180 m continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail. After another 115 m continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail.
	After another 230 m (at the intersection of Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail & Mungalup Road) continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail.
	After another 80 m continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail.
	After another 640 m turn right.
	After another 75 m turn left, to head along Yabberup Brook Road. After another 440 m continue straight, to head along Yabberup Brook Road. After another 80 m continue straight, to head along Yabberup Brook Road. After another 215 m continue straight, to head along Yabberup Brook Road.
	After another 95 m continue straight, to head along Yabberup Brook Road. After another 145 m (at the intersection of Yabberup Brook Road & Coolibah Road) continue straight, to head along Yabberup Brook Road. After another 220 m continue straight, to head along Yabberup Brook Road.
	After another 150 m turn left.
	After another 30 m turn right, to head along Bussell Road.
	After another 430 m veer left. After another 55 m continue straight.
	After another 40 m continue straight. After another 440 m pass the summit (8 m on your right).
	After another 345 m veer right.
	After another 370 m turn right.
	After another 470 m veer left. After another 35 m veer left. After another 140 m continue straight. After another 390 m continue straight, to head along Stella Road. After another 590 m cross the bridge (about 40 m long) After another 220 m cross the bridge (about 30 m long) After another 145 m continue straight, to head along Stella Road.
	After another 540 m turn sharp right. After another 65 m cross the bridge (about 20 m long)
	After another 70 m veer left, to head along Stella Road.
	After another 560 m turn sharp right, to head along Stella Road.
	After another 780 m continue straight, to head along Stella Road. After another 15 m continue straight, to head along Stella Road.
	After another 100 m continue straight, to head along Stella Road. After another 200 m continue straight, to head along Stella Road.
	After another 135 m (at the intersection of Arcadia Road & Stella Road) turn left, to head along Arcadia Road.
	After another 95 m turn right. After another 75 m continue straight.
	After another 150 m veer left, to head along Hogans Road.
	After another 2.5 km (at the intersection of Hogans Trail & Hogans Road) turn left, to head along Hogans Trail (a footpath).
	After another 720 m continue straight.
	After another 255 m veer right, to head along Falcon Road. After another 270 m cross the bridge (about 20 m long)
	After another 135 m continue straight, to head along Wellington Dam Road.
	After another 350 m turn right, to head along Wellington Dam Road.
	After another 170 m turn left.
	After another 65 m turn right. After another 15 m cross the bridge (about 4 m long) Then find the "Wellington Dam Lookout" (4 m on your right). Wellington Dam Lookout Located close to the Kiosk, the lookout gives an elevated view over the dam wall and into the gorge. Check out the informational signposts if you'd like to learn more about the history and heritage value of the dam.
	After another 4 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Wellington Spur Trail

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	17.9 km
Time	10 h to 2 days

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Camp site: There is one 20 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Camp site	20 m	[camp site]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Collie Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
  
  Thursday 24 October
  
  Clear.
  
  Clear. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Friday 25 October
  
  8°C → 25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog in the morning, mainly inland. Medium chance of showers in the southwest, most likely in the afternoon and early evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Light winds becoming southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:10am to 3:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 10 [Very High]
  
  Saturday 26 October
  
  8°C → 23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower near the south coast, near zero chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching between 19 and 23.
  
  Sunday 27 October
  
  6°C → 25°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Monday 28 October
  
  10°C → 32°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds northeast to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southeasterly during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching 26 to 31.
  
  Tuesday 29 October
  
  12°C → 35°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Wednesday 30 October
  
  13°C → 36°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Thursday 31 October
  
  15°C → 36°C
  Partly cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Western Australia Parks Alerts
  When planning and before starting your trip please check WA Park Alerts System for anything that may impact on your plans.

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