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Jarrahdale 1872 Timber Tramway
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Type: | Tramway trail |
Location: | 50km south east of Perth |
Start/end: | Nettleton Road to South West Highway |
Status: | Open |
Length open: | 8km |
Surface: | Compacted earth |
Terrain: | Flat and undulating |
Contact Region: | Western Australia |

Near Nettleton Road

Wildflowers along the trail

The museum in Jarrahdale has an interesting selection of historic photos showing the railway lines of the area. It also sells maps and guide books





Details
Features
The trail follows a former tramway from Jarrahdale to the site of the Balmoral POW Camp. It is part of the Munda Biddi Trail.
Description
- The trail starts at an information bay 1km west of Jarrahdale at the corner of Nettleton Road and Jarrahdale Road.
- The trail features spectacular wildflowers in spring.
- It includes a loop (not on the railway formation)
- The total distance including loop walk is 8km return.
Background Information
The trail follows the route of a timber tramway built in 1872.
Links
1. Jarrahdale Information http://jarrahdale.com/index.htm
2. Jarrahdale History http://www.jarrahdale.com/museumandhistory.htm
3. Trail Map http://jarrahdale.com/maps/walk_railway_heritage.pdf
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Contact Us About This Trail
Email or click here: wa@railtrails.org.au.