Heritage Trails
Most towns within Australia’s South West have a heritage trail to follow. Whether you are on foot or in a car, they are a great way to see how the towns have developed.
The links below will download a fact sheet with information and maps on each of the Heritage Trails.
Bunbury Heritage Trail (pdf 832 kb) - the Bunbury Heritage Trail retraces the development of the City of Bunbury and features sites of historical and natural interest. The trail has two sections:
- a 12 kilometre Main Trail which you can follow on a bicycle or on foot.
- a four kilometre City Walk looking at historical buildings in the city's commercial centre.
Margaret River Heritage Trail (pdf 357 kb) - The Margaret River Heritage Trail can be done in three parts. Choose from a walk along the river, through the natural bushland or across an old railway bridge. The trails offer a half-day outing and can be combined with a picnic or a swim.
Augusta-Busselton Heritage Trail (pdf 431 kb) - The Augusta-Busselton Heritage Trail is a self guiding walking and/or driving tour which retraces the original route linking the settlements at Augusta and the Vasse in the 1830s.
Frankland Heritage Trail (pdf 258 kb) - The Frankland Heritage Trail is a drive of 160 kilometres that highlights the history and development of this mixed farming district.
Mount Barker Heritage Trail (pdf 275 kb) - The Mount Barker Heritage Trail is a 30 kilometre drive tracing the development of the prosperous Mount Barker farming district. It features sites of historical interest including the lookout, the area's first bridge and the St Werburg's Chapel.
There are more heritage trails for Australia's South West available. Contact the nearest visitor centre for maps and more information.
Please also visit our Road Safety page for road rules and information about driving in Australia's South West.