Woylie Walk Trail

Starting from the Old Mill Dam picnic area off Tomingley Road, Dryandra, this walk takes you on a circuit via the Woylie Walk Trail. This easy loop walk takes you through Dryandra Woodland, a major conservation area that contains the largest remnant of original vegetation within the vast Western Wheatbelt. The trail winds its way through woodlands of wandoo, powderbark, kwongan heathlands, jarrah and sheoak. The gradient is fairly even, with some minor hills along the way. The trail markers are clear and visible throughout the walk, making navigation very easy. Keep an eye out for rare and endangered animals such as the bilby, woylie and numbat, as well as the common grey kangaroo, echidna, tammar wallaby and the pygmy possum. You can also take a nocturnal tour of nearby Barna Mia Animal Sanctuary to see some of Dryandra's inhabitants at close range. The area is especially scenic in spring, between September and early November, with spectacular wildflowers in bloom. Pets are not permitted. 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.

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Safer Bushwalks
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

Start	(-32.7848016,116.9666858)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Albany Highway, 30, Williams. Turn on to York Williams Road then drive for 20.7 km Turn right onto York - Williams Road and drive for another 3.6 km Turn right onto Tomingley Road and drive for another 8.7 km Turn right and drive for another 20 m Keep right and drive for another 70 m

Track Notes

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Woylie Walk. Find the sign at the start. Find the Old Mill Dam at the start. Old Mill Dam Old Mill Dam The Old Mill Dam is a great place for a family picnic and an excellent introduction to Dryandra Woodland. The picnic area is the starting point for two walk trails and its facilities include a gas barbecue, picnic tables, shelters and information displays, with toilets located nearby. In the early mornings and evenings, kangaroos can be seen grazing and resting in the adjacent cleared area. The dam is also a great spot for children to play, as long as they are under the supervision of an adult. + - The Old Mill Dam is a great place for a family picnic and an excellent introduction to Dryandra Woodland. The picnic area is the starting point for two walk trails and its facilities include a gas barbecue, picnic tables, shelters and information displays, with toilets located nearby. In the early mornings and evenings, kangaroos can be seen grazing and resting in the adjacent cleared area. The dam is also a great spot for children to play, as long as they are under the supervision of an adult.
	After another 115 m continue straight, to head along Woylie Walk. After another 295 m (at the intersection of Woylie Walk & Tomingley Road) continue straight, to head along Woylie Walk.
	After another 35 m turn left, to head along Woylie Walk.
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	After another 55 m veer right.
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	After another 295 m continue straight, to head along Woylie Walk.
	After another 115 m come to the end.

Terrain

Woylie Walk Trail

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	5.6 km
Time	1 h 30 min to 2 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Entity|rest area: There is one 0 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Entity\|rest area	0 m	Old Mill Dam

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