Starting from the car park on Wellington Dam Road, Worsley, this walk takes you on a circuit via the Sika, Munda Biddi and Jabitj trails. The loop starts with the Sika Trail, following the contours of the landscape through slopes of tall Jarrah trees and mature undergrowth with a very gentle gradient. A steep downhill section along the Munda Biddi Trail takes you down to the Collie River about halfway through the loop. Once you reach the junction at the foot of the hill, follow the Jabitj Trail as it winds uphill alongside the river. Approaching the Wellington Dam, the trail leaves the river banks and climbs steeply to rejoin the Sika Trail, which leads back to the car park. This is a relatively challenging walk, with a couple of steep sections and uneven surfaces. The descent to the Collie River along the Munda Biddi Trail is steep in places with some loose rocks. Mind where you place your feet. The first part of the Jabitj Trail is moderately overgrown and will require you to push past some bushes and spider webs. The loop can be walked or cycled in either direction. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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.
Turn slight right onto 107 and drive for another 18 km
Turn right onto Wellington Dam Road and drive for another 11 km
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From the carpark on Wellington Dam Road(450 metres north of the dam itself), head NNW along the Sika Trail as you keep the road to your right. Stay on the said trail as it veers left and heads perpendicularly away from the road. 555 metres in(from the start), continue straight at the 4-way intersection to continue along Sika, Munda Biddi and Jabitj Trails Loop(counterclockwise).....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
Kiosk at the Dam - Wellington (about 115 m back from the start).
Kiosk at the Dam - Wellington
Kiosk at the Dam - Wellington
Located a short distance from the car park, the Kiosk is a great place to grab a snack before/after your walk.
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Located a short distance from the car park, the Kiosk is a great place to grab a snack before/after your walk.
After 710 m find the "Water Pipeline - Wellington Dam" (7 m on your right).
Water Pipeline - Wellington Dam
Water Pipeline - Wellington Dam
The thick Jarrah forest is broken up by a brief trip across Pipeline Road, where you get your first sighting of the water pipeline.
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The thick Jarrah forest is broken up by a brief trip across Pipeline Road, where you get your first sighting of the water pipeline.
Continue straight, to head along Sika Trail.
After another 4 km (at the intersection of Munda Biddi Trail & Sika Trail) turn sharp left, to head along Munda Biddi Trail (a walking track).
After another 1.4 km (at the intersection of Munda Biddi Trail & Jabitl (Running Water) Trail) turn left, to head along Jabitl (Running Water) Trail (a vehicle track).
After another 1.8 km find the "Rapids - Collie River" (55 m on your right).
Rapids - Collie River
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.
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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 1.3 km find the "Collie River" (40 m on your right).
Collie River
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.
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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 380 m turn left.
After another 470 m turn right, to head along Sika Trail.
After another 560 m come to the end.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Sika, Munda Biddi and Jabitj Trails Loop
Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length
10.6 km
Time
2 h 30 min to 3 h
Quality of track
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient
Very steep (4/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)