The Jabitj Walk

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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	(-33.400368,115.97898)
Mode	Car
Directions	From South Western Highway, 20, Roelands. Turn on to Coalfields Highway, 107, 355 then drive for 18 km Turn right onto Wellington Dam Road and drive for another 11.5 km Turn sharp right and drive for another 5 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the Quarry Car Park ( roughly 200 metres north of the Wellington Dam), walk towards the white and red “Quarry” sign and then turn right. Follow the asphalt road for approximately 600 metres. Just before you reach the white pump station, follow the dirt track as it veers right to head along the Jabitj Walk.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Wellington Dam Road. Wellington Dam Lookout (about 85 m back from the start). Wellington Dam Lookout (about 75 m back from the start). 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. There is a car park (about 35 m back from the start). After 155 m pass the "Wellington Dam" (120 m on your right). After another 85 m pass the toilet (145 m on your right).
	Turn left, to head along Wellington Dam Road.
	After another 350 m turn sharp right.
	After another 80 m turn left. After another 400 m find the "Collie River" (40 m on your left). Collie River The Jabitj Trail (meaning running water in the Noongar language) runs alongside the Collie River, providing lovely views down to the meandering river. You are never too far away from the water, and there are some great vantage points to take in the fantastic pools and granite features that are found in this area.
	After another 25 m turn left.
	After another 450 m continue straight, to head along Jabitl (Running Water) Trail. After another 870 m find the "Rapids - Collie River" (55 m on your left). Rapids - Collie River As you head along the Jabitj Trail, an opening provides great views down to a series of rocky rapids. There is a small picnic area on the riverbank as well. Have a meal here while you enjoy the gushing water. You can also swim or canoe/kayak here.
	After another 1.7 km (at the intersection of Munda Biddi Trail & Jabitl (Running Water) Trail) continue straight, to head along Munda Biddi Trail (a walking track).
	After another 630 m continue straight, to head along Munda Biddi Trail. After another 345 m pass the toilet (7 m on your right).
	After another 470 m (at the intersection of River Road & Munda Biddi Trail) continue straight (a highway\|cycleway). After another 610 m come to "Honeymoon Pool".
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 6.1 km to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

The Jabitj Walk

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	12.3 km
Time	3 h 45 min to 6 h

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	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
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 6.2 km from the start.

Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 4.1 km apart with the largest gap of 7.2 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	200 m	[toilet]
Toilet	5 km	[toilet]
Camp site	6.2 km	Honeymoon Pool

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Collie Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon
  
  Tuesday 17 September
  
  24°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending northwest to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 20s.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:00am to 3:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 8 [Very High]
  
  Wednesday 18 September
  
  6°C → 19°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. The chance of morning fog inland. Medium chance of showers in the south, slight chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 19.
  
  Thursday 19 September
  
  5°C → 18°C
  Partly cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower near the south coast, near zero chance elsewhere. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 16 and 19.
  
  Friday 20 September
  
  5°C → 18°C
  Partly cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the southwest, near zero chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching around 17.
  
  Saturday 21 September
  
  5°C → 19°C
  Cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy.
  
  Sunday 22 September
  
  7°C → 22°C
  Sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Monday 23 September
  
  8°C → 22°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  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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