Mundaring
The Track does not pass through the village of Mundaring but does cross its most popular feature, the Mundaring Weir, 7km from the centre of the village. Mundaring is a vibrant cultural community and a haven for nature-based activities, especially walking and cycling.
The pristine beauty of the weir makes it a popular spot to visit. Rolling lawns and natural bush surround the weir and the Bibbulmun Track goes across the weir wall.
As well as being an idyllic place for bushwalking, Mundaring Weir is one of the world’s greatest engineering projects and an important part of Western Australia’s heritage. Completed in 1903, the Weir was the start of the water pipeline that pumped water to the Kalgoorlie goldfields, some 700km away.
At the foot of the weir is the Number 1 Pump Station Museum where you can learn more about the brilliant engineer behind the project, C.Y. O’Connor, who endured much public criticism and tragically took his own life.
Down the Track
Dwellingup is the next town south of Mundaring. The walk between Mundaring Weir and Dwellingup (180km) takes approximately 13 days.
North Bannister is 8-10 days (120km) south of Mundaring Weir. Whilst it is not a town, there is a roadhouse (known as Threeways). Check out the Diversions and Other Impacts section at the Track conditions page for the Darling Range for its current status.
For travel details to Mundaring view the Section by Section guide for the Darling Range.
Accommodation & Services
The Mundaring Weir area has very few facilities. Accommodation options consist of the Mundaring Weir Hotel or camping at the Perth Hills Centre. There are also tearooms nearby and a wonderful outdoor cinema.
The Perth Hills Centre (Allen Road, Mundaring – just off the Mundaring Weir Road) is open Monday to Friday from 10am until 4pm. Operated by DPaW, the Centre offers an extensive range of maps and guides, gift ideas, local art and souvenirs as well as drinks and ice-creams, and the outside deck offers a beautiful place to stop for a relaxing coffee. Contact the Centre for booking information or visit DPaW Campgrounds.
Perth Hills Mundaring Visitor Centre is about 7km North of Mundaring Weir (via Mundaring Weir Road), they have maps, guides, gifts and postcards. Their friendly team can help you to find your way around, with general information on all things local, including camping and accommodation recommendations. They have public toilets (during opening hours) and are part of the District Museum building.
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Heritage listed hotel set in beautiful gardens – and a popular watering hole for Bibbulmun Track walkers. The Hotel has unit-style accommodation all with ensuites, linen, tea & coffee making facilities, small fridge, microwave, TV/DVD, reverse cycle air con and open fires with wood supplied (in season). Free wifi and EFTPOS facilities are available. Each […]
Cnr Mundaring Weir and Hall Roads Mundaring 6073
Perth Hills Mundaring Visitor Centre is located in the heart of the Mundaring town site and is open every day to welcome and assist visitors. The centre has a great range of information and a small retail section, selling locally-themed giftware/souvenirs, road and trail maps, including Bibbulmun Track maps.
7225 Great Eastern Highway Mundaring 6073
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