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Lake Goollelal Loop
4.8 km circuit
45 min to 1 h 30 min
Lake Goollelal Loop
4.8 km
Circuit

Walk
45 min to 1 h 30 min

Cycle

Mtb

Run
30 min to 1 h

Wheelchair
45 min to 1 h 45 min

Starting from the car park next to the Luisini Winery on Lakeway Drive, Kingsley, this walk takes you on a circuit around Lake Goollelal. The Lake Goollelal Loop is a 4.5 km paved path around this permanent lake. The shared-use path is great for walking and cycling and offers a fabulous natural bushland setting in the midst of suburbia. The lake is surrounded by remnants of fringing paperbark woodland, Jarrah, Marri and Banksia open woodland and scattered Tuart. Many of the trees away from the banks of the lake are not native to the area, but a few large Flooded Gum and Swamp Paperbark trees give you a glimpse of how the vegetation was like back in the day. One of the main features of a walk around Lake Goollelal is the abundant birdlife. The lake, although shallow by world standards, is relatively deep compared with other lakes on the Swan Coastal Plain, and therefore is a haven for waterbirds even during dry summers. The area is also home to oblong turtles and native water rats. There's an observation platform on the western side of the lake where you can view many waterbirds. On the eastern side, there's a plaque commemorating the location of Wesley Mission farm. Reverend John Smithies built this farm in 1844 for Aboriginal people to acquire agricultural skills if they'd like to do so. Nearby is the historic Luisini Winery, which is currently being redeveloped as an educational and heritage facility by the National Trust. You can commence the loop walk from multiple different points and return to your starting location. It is a shared path, giving you the option to cycle. Some parts of the walk are close to busy roads. Keep an eye out for snakes in the warm weather. 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.

Highlights
Views

Environment
Natural
Urban

Transport options
To start
Bus
Car


Lane Poole Falls
4.9 km return
1 h 30 min to 2 h
Lane Poole Falls
4.9 km
Return

Walk
1 h 30 min to 2 h

Mtb

Run
45 min to 1 h 15 min

Starting from the Boorara Tree car park off Boorara Road, Boorara-Gardner National Park, this walk takes you to Lane Poole Falls and back via the Lane Poole Falls Walk Trail. The first thing you notice when you arrive in the car park is the giant Boorara Tree, one of the last lookout trees pegged in the Southern Forests. There is a replica cabin of the original lookout tower on the grounds of the picnic area, as well as toilet facilities and picnic benches. The trailhead for the walk is really close to the cabin. The walk follows an old firebreak, passing through majestic stands of karri and marri forest that are full of wildflowers in spring. Interpretive signs along the way display interesting details about these magnificent trees and the local environment. The path is fairly flat for much of its distance, with a gentle downhill gradient before a steep descent to the falls. There are no trail markers, but the trail is fairly easy to follow. Some distance into the trail is a forest lookout that also serves as a rest stop and shelter. From the lookout, the gradient increases in steepness, eventually featuring a metal handrail that has been installed to assist with balance. Upon reaching the end of the descent, you'll be rewarded with a lovely wooden platform overlooking Lane Poole Falls. If you visit after heavy rains, the falls thunder noisily into the creek bed, in stark contrast to the peacefulness of the surrounding forest. The falls dwindle to just a trickle in the dryness of summer, but you can still enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of this hidden valley with its towering river banksias. 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.

Highlights
Views
Waterfall

Environment
Natural

Transport options
To start
Car


Geikie Gorge River Walk and Reef Walk
4.9 km return
1 h 30 min to 2 h


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