Construction Works
Watch for vehicle movements while pathworks are undertaken.
Werillyiup means ‘swampy place’ in the local Noongar language.
BIRD HIDE CLOSED
The bird hide will closed during October during pathworks.
ABOUT THIS TRAIL
This is a 2.5km loop, following the blue-topped poles that start at the end of car park 23 (near the Dog Park) in Mussel Pool. The walk encompasses Horse Swamp, a spectacular seasonal wetland that is alive with the waterbirds that breed there from July to October, when water levels are at their highest.
This trail is a great spot for birdwatchers to look for the ever-growing list of bird species that both inhabit and visit this Conservation Category wetland.
| Type | Bush walk, wetland |
| Trail length | 3 km |
| Grade | 1 - Easy |
| Time | Up to 1 hour |
| Trail start | Car park 23 - look for blue-topped poles |
| Best time of year | July - October |
FEATURES
A bird hide on the western edge of the Swamp allows discrete viewing of the wetland birds and is also an ideal spot to see kangaroos grazing on the swamp fringes in the morning and late afternoon.
A lookout halfway around the trail provides an aerial perspective of the wetland and an appreciation of the size and significance of the site for the resident wildlife.
HAZARDS & WARNINGS
- Wearing appropriate footwear during the damper seasons will ensure walkers maximise their wetland experience in comfort.
- As a natural wetland, watch for tiger snakes which inhabit the area.
- TRAIL WORKS: Watch for construction vehicles moving in the area between March - June 2025. A 4-week closure will also be implented during this time.
TRAIL MAP
You can download the Wunanga trail map below, or pick one up from the Visitor Information Centre or Revolutions Transport Museum (at the start of the trail) in the Village.
