Western Australia has thousands of walking tracks for people to experience and connect with these unique, diverse and awe-inspiring natural environments.
With 100 national parks, 13 marine parks and numerous other conservation reserves, there are more than 28 million hectares of environmental estate available for people to explore. This world-class parks system not only aims at providing opportunities for people to experience nature, but to also raise community awareness and appreciation of the State’s wildlife and cultural values.
As an avid bushwalker, I know how important it is to have a range of readily accessible tracks and trails available, from easy short walks on flat, well-formed paths to longer walks that include different and challenging terrains for the more skilled, experienced and fit walkers. WA walking tracks and trails are classified according to the Australian Walking Track Grading System. Tracks within conservation estate are managed and maintained by the Department of Parks and Wildlife, many in partnership with the community.
The success of this partnership is highlighted by the State’s world renowned Bibbulmun Track - one of the world’s great long-distance walking trails, stretching almost 1000 kilometres from Kalamunda in the hills on the outskirts of Perth to the heritage town of Albany on the south coast.
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