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The Manjimup Linear Path is a short, high-quality rail trail located in the south west town of Manjimup. Manjimup is known for its undulating land, tall timbers, abundant fresh water and rich soils.
Nearby Attractions
- Manjin Park, which includes a barbecue area and skate park
- Manjimup Heritage Park, which includes Manjimup Historic Hamlet, State Timber Museum, PowerUp! Electricity Museum and a children’s playground with a 17 m tall slide
- Other attractions in and around Manjimup including Fontys Pool, Diamond Tree Lookout and One Tree Bridge
Last updated: 20 December 2022
This trail runs from Manjimup Heritage Park near Graphite Road to the southern edge of town at Seven Day Road. The linear path is built on a disused section of the Northcliffe Branch Railway (also known as the Picton to Northcliffe line). The path is paved and suitable for people of all ages and abilities.
The linear path also provides a connection to the nearby Manjimup to Deanmill Heritage Trail. Forming a ‘T’, the two rail trails intersect in the centre of Manjimup just south Ipsen Street.
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Information and Links
See Services tab above for links to services and businesses along this trail.
For more information: Shire of Manjimup
The trail is managed by the Shire of Manjimup. To report any issues or problems please contact 9771 7777.
Contact Rail Trails Australia
To contact us about this rail trail, email wa@railtrails.org.au
Background Information
Traditional owners
Rail Trails Australia acknowledge the Murrum people of the Noongar Nation, the traditional custodians of the land and waterways on which this rail trail is built.
Development and future of the rail trail
Manjimup Linear Path officially opened in 2018 as part of the Manjimup Town Centre Revitalisation project. The Shire of Manjimup 2017-2027 Local Bicycle and Footpath Plan mentions the possibility of extending the trail south to Pemberton or north to Bridgetown.
Rail line history
Construction of the Picton to Northcliffe railway began in 1887, with the line reaching Manjimup in 1911 and Northcliffe in 1933. The area around Manjimup developed quickly following the establishment of the Group Settlement Scheme in the 1920s. The line ceased operation in the early 2000s. In recent years there have been calls to reopen the line between Picton and Greenbushes to transport lithium ore from the Talison Lithium mine to processing facilities near Bunbury.
Nearby Trails
Manjimup to Deanmill Heritage Trail
290 km south of Perth
6 km
Old Timberline Trail
97km south of Bunbury
20 km
Sidings Rail Trail
97 km south of Bunbury
26 km
Wadandi Track
220 km south of Perth
54 km
Ten Mile Brook Trail
270km south of Perth
7 km
Darch Trail
270 km south of Perth
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Collie – Darkan Rail Trail
219km south of Perth/ 75km from Bunbury
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Nearby Trails
Manjimup to Deanmill Heritage Trail
290 km south of Perth
6 km
Old Timberline Trail
97km south of Bunbury
20 km
Sidings Rail Trail
97 km south of Bunbury
26 km
Wadandi Track
220 km south of Perth
54 km
Ten Mile Brook Trail
270km south of Perth
7 km
Darch Trail
270 km south of Perth
3 km
Collie – Darkan Rail Trail
219km south of Perth/ 75km from Bunbury
63 km
One review of “Manjimup Linear Path”
A very well made trail: bituman from start to finish; a number of enterpretive signs along the way; what looks to be seriously good lighting, which shoul bode well for using the trail after dark; and even some distance indicators here and there! Top marks to a really well made trail! Can't wait to see it being extended further south, if ever that was on the cards!?