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Great
Outdoors
Kalamunda
Circuit
Fancy
a spot of bushwalking near Perth?
Kalamunda
Circuit is a great day trip for a spot of walking in the great Australian
Bush and can be reached within 30 to 40 minutes from Perth. Kalamunda
is approximately 24 kilometres from Perth. The easiest way to get
to Kalamunda from Perth is to take the Great Eastern Highway, then
Kalamunda Road to reach Kalamunda Town Centre.
The
starting point for the Kalamunda Circuit is the intersection of
Fern Road and the Bibbulmun Track, on the outskirts of the Kalamunda
town centre. The Bibbulmun Track is a long distance track nearly
1000 kilometres starting from Kalamunda to Albany and passing through
many different parts of Western Australia including the beautiful
South West and Great Southern regions.
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| Kalamunda
Circuit, signage |
The
starting point for the Kalamunda Circuit is easy to find as you
should see the usual Waugal signposting for the Bibbulmun Track.
Note that if you are walking the Kalamunda Circuit, this track is
signposted along the route with small yellow signs with Kalamunda
Circuit written in black lettering.
The
Kalamunda Circuit is predominantly flat ground and rates as an easy
to moderate 4 to 5 hour leisurely walk depending on your fitness
level. The path is reasonably well defined although signage could
be improved. It is an interesting walk as it crosses several other
paths including the Bibbulmun Track, Winjan Track, Kattamordo Heritage
Trail and trails for horses.
Spring and Autumn are the best times for bushwalking in Perth as
it is mid weather for enjoying the outdoors and not too hot or cold.
Spring is from September to November, and Autumn is from March to
May. As with any bushwalking venture, it is best to bring the essentials
of a compass, first aid kit, plenty of water and to be suitably
attired.
As
you walk the Kalamunda Circuit, you will pass through a mixture
of flora including Eucalypts, Dryandra, Grass trees, Acacias and
Banksias. For those with an interest in wildflowers, you should
be able to spot some colourful wildflowers on your walk. And off
course, for keen birdwatchers, there are usually some birds to identify,
or hear! These little birds can be exceedingly noisy!
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| Kalamunda
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Once
you have finished your walk for the day, refreshments can be found
along the cafe strip in the Kalamunda Town Centre. Or nearby areas
include Mundaring, Gooseberry Hill or the Swan Valley, Midland and
Guildford on the return trip to Perth.
Getting
there
By
car
The
easiest way to get to Kalamunda from Perth is to take the Great
Eastern Highway, then Kalamunda Road to reach Kalamunda Town Centre.
Once you reach Kalamunda Town Centre, Fern Road is approximately
3 kilometres out of the town centre. The starting point for the
Kalamunda Circuit is the intersection of Fern Road and the Bibbulmun
Track.
By
public transport
Catch the Perth Transperth bus from the Esplanade Busport in Perth
to the Kalamunda Bus Station. The trip from Perth to Kalamunda will
take approximately 45 minutes. Once you reach Kalamunda Town Centre,
Fern Road is approximately 3 kilometres out of the town centre.
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