Trails WA

⛰ Looking for a challenging hike with seriously rewarding views? The Devils Slide Walk in Porongurup National Park is one to add to your bucket list.

Rising to the highest peak in the Porongurup Range (670m), the Devils Slide Walk is a 5km return, Grade 4 trail that will test your legs—but reward you with sweeping views across the granite domes, the Stirling Range to the north and even glimpses of the southern coastline on a clear day.

Starting from the Karri boya-k (Tree in the Rock) picnic area, the trail takes around 2–3 hours to complete, with some steep, rocky sections along the way—so it’s best suited to experienced bushwalkers with a good level of fitness 🥾

🌳 Along the journey, you’ll pass through one of WA’s richest biodiversity hotspots, home to over 700 plant species and a variety of wildlife. Keep an eye out for honey possums, brushtail wallabies and rare birdlife like Baudin’s cockatoo.

There are a few route options to mix things up too: return the same way via Wansbrough Walk, or extend your adventure via Nancy Peak and Hayward Peak for even more epic lookout moments. After your hike, enjoy a well-earned break back at the picnic area - perfect for making a full day of it in this stunning national park.

Ready to explore? Plan your visit and find more trail details at
https://trailswa.com.au/trails/trail/devils-slide-porongurup-np
📷 C. Fisher

🥾 Take on one of the Perth Hills’ most rewarding hikes with the Eagle View Walk in John Forrest National Park.

This 16km loop trail is a challenging Class 4 bushwalk that rewards experienced walkers with sweeping views, diverse landscapes and a true escape into nature. The trail follows Jane Brook before climbing up to breathtaking lookouts over the Swan Coastal Plain, then winds through valleys, creek lines and rugged hills before returning to the park’s main area. Expect to spend around 5–6 hours on the trail, so come prepared and allow plenty of time to soak it all in.

Located in WA’s oldest national park, this trail takes you beyond the busy picnic spots into quieter, more remote sections of the Darling Range—perfect for those chasing a full-day hiking adventure.

Trail highlights:
🚶 Scenic ridge-line views and valley crossings
🌳 Heathlands, wandoo woodlands & jarrah-marri forest
💧 Creek lines and seasonal flows along Jane Brook
🦅 Iconic yellow trail markers featuring the eagle emblem

🍂 When to go: Autumn through spring (April–October) offers the best conditions, with cooler weather ideal for tackling this longer hike.

If you’re looking to challenge yourself while exploring some of the Perth Hills’ most beautiful scenery, Eagle View Walk delivers every step of the way.

Ready to explore? Plan your visit and find more trail details at
https://trailswa.com.au/trails/trail/eagle-view-walk-john-forrest-np
📷 K. Stevens, DBCA, Perth Hills Mundaring

ANZAC Day offers a moment to reflect - even on an island paradise like "Rotto". Step into history and nature this ANZAC Day weekend with a walk along the Ngank Yira Bidi on Rottnest Island.

🏝 Part of the greater Rottnest Island ‘Wadjemup Bidi’ network, this 9.4km one-way trail is an interesting mix of nature and history. Starting at Thomson Bay, the trail hugs the shoreline before weaving inland to finish at Oliver Hill.

Along the way:
• Explore the historic Bickley Battery, built to defend WA during WWII
• Take in sweeping ocean views and rugged limestone coastline
• Pass stunning spots like Henrietta Rocks (check ou the old shipwreck) and Serpentine Lake (where you can expect to experience a diverse range of birdlife)
• Explore Oliver Hill Battery, including tunnel structures supporting two 9.2 inch guns and railway lines

Reflect on the island’s past while walking Country of the Whadjuk Noongar people. With its mix of history, culture and coastal scenery, the Ngank Yira Bidi is a meaningful way to spend the long weekend—perfect for taking a moment to reflect, remember, and reconnect with nature.

Ready to explore? Plan your visit and find more trail details at: https://trailswa.com.au/trails/trail/bickley-bay
📸 Rottnest Island Authority