This 200km potential rail trail would traverse some of south-west WA’s most scenic and diverse landscapes, linking several major towns between Bunbury and Northcliffe including Dardanup, Boyanup, Donnybrook, Balingup, Bridgetown, Manjimup and Pemberton.

The original rail line operated mainly for timber and mixed freight, with parts of the scenic track near Pemberton preserved as a tourist operation. This route would incorporate the small existing section of rail trail comprising the Manjimup Linear Path.

• Economic revitalisation: the trail would infuse vital tourism dollars directly into regional economies by driving multi-day accommodation bookings, hospitality spending, and bike-hire retail.
• Heritage preservation: the trail would safeguard historic 1930s timber trestle bridges, railway sidings, and old station buildings from decay by turning them into prime trail features.
• Health and wellness: it would create a safe, vehicle-free recreational spine that encourages active, healthy outdoor lifestyles for locals and visitors alike.
• Environmental stewardship: the route forms a protected green corridor that connects fragmented habitats and fosters community engagement with nature conservation.
• Cultural connection: it would open meaningful opportunities to celebrate, protect, and share the deep history of Noongar Boodja along the traditional Wardandi, Kaneang, and Pibelmen lands.