Chuditch Walk

Starting from Nanga Brook Campground, Lane Poole Reserve, the Chuditch Walk takes you along Murray River and optionally, Chuditch campground. This journey unveils the serene beauty of the Jarrah forest, adorned with majestic stands of grass trees and occasional vistas of the Murray River. Wander along wide tracks with gentle inclines, interspersed with intermittent hills adding to the adventure. Numerous amenities, including campgrounds, picnic spots, parking areas, and restroom facilities, dot the route. Named after the chuditch -- which means western quoll, a charming marsupial with soft brown fur and distinctive white markings -- , this trail offers glimpses into its natural habitat within the reserve. Despite most of the path being nestled deep within the forest, enchanting peeks of the river add to the allure of this well-signposted and effortlessly navigable circuit. Let us begin by acknowledging the Pinjarup & Wiilman people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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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	(-32.8027527,116.0972273)
Mode	Car
Directions	From South Western Highway Turn on to McDowell Street then drive for 1.1 km Turn slight left onto Nanga Brook Road and drive for another 20.2 km Turn left onto Nanga Road and drive for another 5.2 km Turn right onto Murray Valley Road and drive for another 295 m Turn left and drive for another 75 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 35 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long)
	After another 530 m (from the Munda Biddi Trail) continue straight, to head along Munda Biddi Trail.
	After another 800 m (from the Munda Biddi Trail) continue straight. After another 55 m continue straight. After another 40 m continue straight. After another 270 m (from the Inzamia) continue straight. After another 140 m (from the Karrakatoa) continue straight.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This is the part that takes you to Chuditch Camp Site. 1 hour 10 minutes walking time out & back. To start this optional side trip turn sharp right here. On returning from this side trip veer right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 1.1 km continue straight. After another 115 m continue straight.
	After another 140 m veer left. After another 50 m continue straight. After another 105 m (from the Fault Line) continue straight. After another 85 m continue straight.
	After another 650 m (from the Karrakatoa) continue straight.
	After another 100 m continue straight.
	After another 100 m (from the Inzamia) continue straight. After another 55 m turn left.
	After another 730 m continue straight. After another 55 m (from the Munda Biddi Trail) veer right, to head along Munda Biddi Trail (a vehicle track).
	After another 800 m (from the Munda Biddi Trail) continue straight.
	After another 570 m come to the end.

This is the part that takes you to Chuditch Camp Site. 1 hour 10 minutes walking time out & back.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 70 m continue straight. After another 220 m continue straight.
	After another 170 m turn sharp right.
	After another 45 m (from the Chuditch trail) continue straight, to head along Chuditch trail (a walking track).
	After another 810 m (at the intersection of Chuditch trail & Fault Line) continue straight, to head along Chuditch trail.
	After another 100 m (at the intersection of Chuditch trail & Munda Biddi Trail) continue straight, to head along Chuditch trail.
	After another 640 m (from the Chuditch trail) veer left, to head along Chuditch trail.
	After another 65 m (at the intersection of Chuditch trail & Quality Street) continue straight, to head along Chuditch trail.
	After another 135 m (from the Chuditch trail) veer left (a vehicle track). After another 20 m turn right. After another 35 m (from the Murray Valley Road) turn left, to head along Murray Valley Road. After another 90 m (from the Murray Valley Road) continue straight, to head along Murray Valley Road.
	After another 55 m (from the Murray Valley Road) continue straight (a walking track). After another 90 m continue straight. After another 240 m continue straight. After another 70 m come to a toilet.
	About 60 m past the end is "Chuditch Camp Site". The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 2.8 km to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Chuditch Walk

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	6.6 km
Time	2 h 15 min to 3 h 45 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Camp site: There is one 3 km (plus an extra 2.9 km along side route) from the start.

Toilet: There is one 3 km (plus an extra 2.9 km along side route) from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	3 km + 2.9 km	[toilet]
Camp site	3 km + 2.9 km	Chuditch Camp Site

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Weather Forecast
- Pinjarra Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  Mostly clear.
  
  Mostly clear. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  18°C → 26°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog in the north. Medium chance of showers in the south, slight chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the south in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming northerly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then tending northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h in the middle of the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:10am to 2:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 4 [Moderate]
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  17°C → 23°C
  Showers easing.
  90% chance of rain
  1 → 7mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h turning south to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning and early afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to around 16 with daytime temperatures reaching between 19 and 23.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  13°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog in the north. Medium chance of showers in the south, slight chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 22.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  14°C → 24°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the south in the morning. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Light winds becoming south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  13°C → 24°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Wednesday 7 May
  
  13°C → 26°C
  Cloud clearing.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Cloud clearing.
  
  Thursday 8 May
  
  15°C → 29°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
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