The Shire of Mundaring covers an area of 644 sq. km's, of which nearly half is State Forest or Reserves. Our villages are steeped in a rich history, closely linked by the old railway line that is now the fabulous Railway Reserve Heritage Trail stretching some 70kms through the Shire.
The Munda Biddi Bike Trail starts in the town of Mundaring , and there are also several other cycling trails. A wide range of accommodation is available, ranging from luxury retreats to camping at Lake Leschenaultia. Fine food from award winning restaurants, the worlds best pizza, wineries, arts and wildlife are also features of our Shire. We are home to the Karakamia Wildlife Sanctuary, the Chidlow Marsupial Hospital and the Hills Forest Discovery Centre. So your walks should never be boring!!
Tourism is a vibrant and growing part of the region, with nature based activities and facilities a priority. All the information you may need on tourism facilities and things to do is available at www.mundaringtourism.com.au
Maps and trail guides are available through various outlets and online. The Mundaring Tourist Bureau has many pamphlets and flyers about the local area. Call in and pick up the latest information about the Shire of Mundaring and its multitude of parks, recreation grounds, facilities and other places of interest you may like to walk to. Visit the Mundaring Tourism Office at: The Old School on Great Eastern Highway in Mundaring.
If you are looking for some information on trails in the Perth Hills a great resource is the Swan Valley and Perth Hills Trails Discovery Guide. This comprehensive book has been put together by the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC).
The EMRC has launched the Swan Valley and Perth Hills Trails Discovery Guide and complimentary website compiling 41 nature-based trails in Kalamunda, Mundaring, and Swan. This wide-ranging guide includes interpretive maps and attractions. Quality, reliable information is provided on the walk, bike and bridle trails including the trail environment and the diverse range of local tourism and visitor attractions in each area. From short walks through the Swan Valley to the 1000km Bibbulmun Track this guide has all the information you will need for a great experience in Perth's Eastern Region. To compliment the book, EMRC has also developed a website www.perthtrails.com.au which provides trail information as well as links to tourism features surrounding each trail. To order your copy of the Swan Valley and Perth Trails Discovery Guide for $12.95, contact EMRC on 9424 2222.
