The Six Seasons Trails invite you to experience the Perth Hills through the Noongar six seasons calendar. Rather than four seasons, the Noongar year is made up of six: Birak, Bunuru, Djeran, Makuru, Djilba and Kambarang. Each one is marked by changes in flowering plants, birdlife, rainfall and animal behaviour, and signals when to move, gather and care for Country. Winding through forests, wetlands, granite outcrops and creek lines on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja, each trail reveals a different chapter of a landscape that has been shaped by nature and cared for by traditional custodians for thousands of years. Walk them in any season and you’ll find something new every time.
Armadale Settlers Common (East) Trail
Wander through peaceful Jarrah Marri forest, home to trees that have stood for over 300 years. Listen for the distinctive calls of Forest Red-tailed Black Cockatoos and keep an eye out for native wildflowers, which burst into bloom during spring. Best parking is where the view is of Perth City, at Observation Circle in Bedfordale, and yes, this spot is dog friendly on lead. The Settlers Common Trail is a Grade 1 to 2 trail of around 5km.
Roley Pools Heritage Trail
Follow the Djarlgarro Beelier (Canning River) through a steep-sided valley dotted with small waterfalls over granite rocks. Don’t miss the natural pool, and the original Roleystone swimming hole, a popular summer spot for locals since the early 1900s. Keep an eye out for quenda, rakali and black cockatoos along the way. The Roley Pools Heritage Trail is a Grade 3 trail, so some bushwalking experience is required, and dogs are welcome on a lead.
Honeyeater Trail, Bungendore Park
Just south-east of Armadale on the western edge of the Darling Scarp, the Honeyeater Trail is a marked bushwalk through rich Jarrah-Marri forest. Seasonal wildflowers, diverse understorey vegetation and changing light through the canopy make it a different walk every time. Keep your ears open for Carnaby’s cockatoos, which are often seen and heard overhead. This is a Grade 3 looped trail of around 8km, and dogs are welcome on a lead.
Forrestdale Wetlands Trail
This six-kilometre trail winds through one of Western Australia’s most significant wetland environments, rich in birdlife and natural beauty. Recognised internationally under the Ramsar Convention, the lake attracts bird species from across Australia and beyond, with some migratory birds travelling from as far away as Siberia. Park at Skeet Park, at the intersection of Moore Street and Broome Street in Forrestdale. The Forrestdale Wetlands Trail is a Grade 2 trail, and dogs are not permitted within the reserve.
Wungong Gorge Trail
Follow Wungong Brook upstream along the floor of a steep-sided, picturesque valley, passing an old granite quarry and dramatic rocky outcrops along the way. The main track is fairly level and finishes at the lower car park of Wungong Dam on Admiral Road, where there are toilets. Parking at the start is on the corner of Rails Crescent and South Western Highway. The Wungong Gorge Trail is a Grade 3, 5.5km one-way trail, and dogs are welcome on a lead but not near the dam.
Kangaroo Trail, Churchman Bushland
Head west from the Beeloo Close car park in Roleystone, past an old disused airstrip, for views out to the city. The 7km Kangaroo Walk sits in the northern end of Wungong Regional Park, alongside other trails if you’d like a shorter option. The Kangaroo Trail is a Grade 2 to 3 trail, and dogs are welcome on a lead.
Prefer a guide? Walk with The Hike Collective
Join a guided hike with The Hike Collective and learn the stories and local knowledge with a guide to do the navigating, leaving you free to look up and take it all in. Guided hikes run on select dates, so check the Six Seasons Trails page for what’s coming up.
Prefer to explore on your own? Grab a self guided map
You don’t need a guided hike to experience the Six Seasons Trails. The Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre, located at 40 Jull Street, Armadale, also has self guided trail maps, free to collect in person. The centre is open 9am to 4pm on weekdays, and 9am to 2pm on weekends and some public holidays. Pick up a map, choose your trail and set your own pace, whether that’s a quick wander or a full day out in the bush.
Make a day of it
With your steps in for the day, there’s plenty more to explore! Refuel at The Last Drop in Elizabethan Village (it’d be rude not to), or head to Willow Springs to stock up on fresh fruit and veggies and grab a treat from The Flower Garden Cakery. For more places to eat and drink near the trails, browse Wine and Dine.
🎟️ Plan your Six Seasons Trails visit
Searching for more adventures? Visit the friendly team at the Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre to discover more local attractions, dining experiences and exciting events.
Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre – 40 Jull Street Armadale.