Wellington Spur Trail

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
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 Transport options and directions

Segment	This is part of longer journey and can not be completed on it is own.
Start	At the intersection of Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail & Bibbulmun Track (-33.4612803,116.0762568)
Mode	Car
Directions	From South Western Highway, 20, Burekup. Turn on to Henty Road then drive for 11.5 km Turn left onto Pile Road and drive for another 23.5 km Turn right onto Best Road and drive for another 1.7 km Turn left and drive for another 1.9 km Turn slight right and drive for another 1.9 km
Finish	(-33.4007337,115.9795949)
Mode (end)

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail & Bibbulmun Track Start heading along Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail (a footpath). Find the camp site at the start.
	After another 960 m veer right, to head along Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail.
	After another 920 m continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail. After another 980 m (at the intersection of Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail & Best Road) continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail.
	After another 140 m continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail. After another 320 m continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail.
	After another 35 m veer left, to head along Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail. After another 125 m continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail.
	After another 30 m continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail.
	After another 215 m continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail.
	After another 45 m turn right, to head along Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail.
	After another 210 m continue straight.
	After another 100 m turn right. After another 25 m turn left.
	After another 20 m continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail. After another 180 m continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail. After another 115 m continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail.
	After another 230 m (at the intersection of Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail & Mungalup Road) continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail.
	After another 80 m continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track Wellington Dam Spur Trail.
	After another 640 m turn right.
	After another 75 m turn left, to head along Yabberup Brook Road. After another 440 m continue straight, to head along Yabberup Brook Road. After another 80 m continue straight, to head along Yabberup Brook Road. After another 215 m continue straight, to head along Yabberup Brook Road.
	After another 95 m continue straight, to head along Yabberup Brook Road. After another 145 m (at the intersection of Yabberup Brook Road & Coolibah Road) continue straight, to head along Yabberup Brook Road. After another 220 m continue straight, to head along Yabberup Brook Road.
	After another 150 m turn left.
	After another 30 m turn right, to head along Bussell Road.
	After another 430 m veer left. After another 55 m continue straight.
	After another 40 m continue straight. After another 440 m pass the summit (8 m on your right).
	After another 345 m veer right.
	After another 370 m turn right.
	After another 470 m veer left. After another 35 m veer left. After another 140 m continue straight. After another 390 m continue straight, to head along Stella Road. After another 590 m cross the bridge (about 40 m long) After another 220 m cross the bridge (about 30 m long) After another 145 m continue straight, to head along Stella Road.
	After another 540 m turn sharp right. After another 65 m cross the bridge (about 20 m long)
	After another 70 m veer left, to head along Stella Road.
	After another 560 m turn sharp right, to head along Stella Road.
	After another 780 m continue straight, to head along Stella Road. After another 15 m continue straight, to head along Stella Road.
	After another 100 m continue straight, to head along Stella Road. After another 200 m continue straight, to head along Stella Road.
	After another 135 m (at the intersection of Arcadia Road & Stella Road) turn left, to head along Arcadia Road.
	After another 95 m turn right. After another 75 m continue straight.
	After another 150 m veer left, to head along Hogans Road.
	After another 2.5 km (at the intersection of Hogans Trail & Hogans Road) turn left, to head along Hogans Trail (a footpath).
	After another 720 m continue straight.
	After another 255 m veer right, to head along Falcon Road. After another 270 m cross the bridge (about 20 m long)
	After another 135 m continue straight, to head along Wellington Dam Road.
	After another 350 m turn right, to head along Wellington Dam Road.
	After another 170 m turn left.
	After another 65 m turn right. After another 15 m cross the bridge (about 4 m long) Then find the "Wellington Dam Lookout" (4 m on your right). Wellington Dam Lookout Located close to the Kiosk, the lookout gives an elevated view over the dam wall and into the gorge. Check out the informational signposts if you'd like to learn more about the history and heritage value of the dam.
	After another 4 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Wellington Spur Trail

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	17.9 km
Time	10 h to 2 days

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Camp site: There is one 20 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Camp site	20 m	[camp site]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Collie Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Friday 11 October
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of a thunderstorm with little or no rainfall in the east. Winds northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  11°C → 25°C
  Cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the south in the morning. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Light winds becoming southerly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 12 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:30am to 3:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 9 [Very High]
  
  Sunday 13 October
  
  8°C → 25°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Light winds becoming northwest to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Monday 14 October
  
  8°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog in the east. High chance of showers. Winds northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning westerly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching around 20.
  
  Tuesday 15 October
  
  7°C → 20°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the morning. Winds westerly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching around 19.
  
  Wednesday 16 October
  
  6°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 8mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Thursday 17 October
  
  6°C → 23°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Friday 18 October
  
  7°C → 27°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Western Australia Parks Alerts
  When planning and before starting your trip please check WA Park Alerts System for anything that may impact on your plans.

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