Starting from Perth Hills Discovery Centre, Sawyers Valley, this return walk takes you to Golden View lookout and back via Bibbulmun Track. You can enjoy the panoramic views through the walk as it ascends to the lookout after passing Mundaring Weir. It is worth visiting the area and the lookout during sunrise or sunset for a better experience. You can also opt to take the alternate route on the way back to enjoy a higher view over the weir wall. The track is rigid with occasional short hills and suitable for all fitness levels. 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.
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.
Turn on to Mundaring Weir Road, 207 then drive for 125 m
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mundaring Weir Road, 207 and drive for another 140 m
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mundaring Weir Road, 207 and drive for another 140 m
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Mundaring Weir Road, 207 and drive for another 5.7 km
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Allen Road and drive for another 25 m
Turn slight left onto Allen Road and drive for another 400 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From the Perth Hill Discovery Centre car park (on Allen Road), head towards the "WARNING - Signature..." sign (located along the wooden fence). Hop over the chain next to the said sign and head along the wide dirt path. Continue straight as the trail turns into a red paved track, then pass by the sheltered area (to your right). Keep moving in the same direction when you come to an opening and head along the narrow dirt track (slight right) gently uphill to continue along Perth Discovery Centre to Golden View Lookout Track.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
At the intersection of Bibbulmun Track & Catchment Carers Trail Start heading along Bibbulmun Track (a walking track).
There is a car park (about 35 m back from the start).
After another 170 m (at the intersection of Bibbulmun Track & Catchement Carers Trail) continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track.
After another 110 m turn left, to head along Bibbulmun Track.
After another 390 m turn left, to head along Bibbulmun Track.
After another 40 m (at the intersection of Bibbulmun Track & Catchment Carers Trail) continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track.
After another 35 m veer left, to head along Bibbulmun Track.
After another 340 m (at the intersection of Bibbulmun Track & Natures Paradise Wellness Centre Access) continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track.
After another 120 m (at the intersection of Bibbulmun Track & Weir Village Road) continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track.
After another 30 m turn left.
After another 520 m pass the car park (on your left).
After another 20 m (at the intersection of Bibbulmun Track & Hall Road) continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track (a footpath).
After another 90 m turn right, to head along Bibbulmun Track.
After another 460 m continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track.
After another 65 m pass the toilet (55 m on your left).
After another 55 m continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track.
The starting point of an alternate route. An alternate route to have a higher view over Mundaring Weir. To take the alternate route turn right here. Details below.
After another 5 m continue straight.
After another 30 m come to the viewpoint (50 m on your left).
After another 290 m pass the toilet (25 m on your right).
Continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track.
After another 15 m pass the car park (on your right).
After another 95 m (at the intersection of Bibbulmun Track & Mundaring Weir Road) continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track (a walking track).
After another 480 m continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track.
After another 420 m continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track.
After another 300 m continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track.
After another 70 m continue straight, to head along Bibbulmun Track.
After another 150 m come to "Golden View".
Turn around here and retrace the main route for 4.3 km to get back to the start.
An alternate route to have a higher view over Mundaring Weir.
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
Then head down the steps (about 25 m long)
After another 10 m veer left.
After another 50 m turn left.
After another 230 m turn left.
After another 20 m cross the bridge (about 45 m long)
Turn left.
After another 120 m pass the shelter (7 m on your left).
After another 8 m pass the BBQ (9 m on your left).
Turn sharp right.
After another 60 m pass the toilet (10 m on your right).
Turn left.
After another 50 m head down the steps (about 15 m long)
Continue straight.
After another 75 m head down the steps (about 10 m long)
After another 55 m pass the toilet (5 m on your right).
After another 9 m come to a car park.
The end.
At the end of this alternate route, rejoin the main route.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Perth Discovery Centre to Golden View Lookout
Grading
Class 2/6
Easy track
Length
8.6 km
Time
2 h to 4 h
Quality of track
Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient
Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (2/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)
Some facilities on route
Camp site: There is one 2 m from the start.
Shelter: There is one 2.5 km (plus an extra 500 m along side route) from the start.
Toilet: There are 3 on route, on average they are 2.4 km apart with the largest gap of 5.8 km.
Bushwalk
2 h to 4 h
1 h to 2 h 15 min
Camp site: There is one 2 m from the start.
Shelter: There is one 2.5 km (plus an extra 500 m along side route) from the start.
Toilet: There are 3 on route, on average they are 2.4 km apart with the largest gap of 5.8 km.
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There is a car park (about 35 m back from the start).
After another 30 m come to the viewpoint (50 m on your left).
Then head down the steps (about 25 m long)
After another 20 m cross the bridge (about 45 m long)
After another 8 m pass the BBQ (9 m on your left).
