Starting from Quarry Car Park, Worsley, this return walk takes you to Honeymoon Campground and back. The name of the walk translates to running water from the local Noongar language, which comes from the delightful views of the rapids and pools of water along the trail that will accompany you. There are certain facilities like toilettes and car parking at the location where the trail commences. You might want to wear appropriate footwear as there are certain places where the track is rocky and steep. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
Turn on to Coalfields Highway, 107, 355 then drive for 18 km
Turn right onto Wellington Dam Road and drive for another 11.5 km
Turn sharp right and drive for another 5 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From the Quarry Car Park ( roughly 200 metres north of the Wellington Dam), walk towards the white and red “Quarry” sign and then turn right. Follow the asphalt road for approximately 600 metres. Just before you reach the white pump station, follow the dirt track as it veers right to head along the Jabitj Walk.....
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Directions & comments
Start heading along Wellington Dam Road.
Wellington Dam Lookout (about 85 m back from the start).
Wellington Dam Lookout (about 75 m back from the start).
Wellington Dam Lookout
Wellington Dam Lookout
Located close to the Kiosk, the lookout gives an elevated view over the dam wall and into the gorge. Check out the informational signposts if you'd like to learn more about the history and heritage value of the dam.
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Located close to the Kiosk, the lookout gives an elevated view over the dam wall and into the gorge. Check out the informational signposts if you'd like to learn more about the history and heritage value of the dam.
There is a car park (about 35 m back from the start).
After 155 m pass the "Wellington Dam" (120 m on your right).
After another 85 m pass the toilet (145 m on your right).
Turn left, to head along Wellington Dam Road.
After another 350 m turn sharp right.
After another 80 m turn left.
After another 400 m find the "Collie River" (40 m on your left).
Collie River
Collie River
The Jabitj Trail (meaning running water in the Noongar language) runs alongside the Collie River, providing lovely views down to the meandering river. You are never too far away from the water, and there are some great vantage points to take in the fantastic pools and granite features that are found in this area.
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The Jabitj Trail (meaning running water in the Noongar language) runs alongside the Collie River, providing lovely views down to the meandering river. You are never too far away from the water, and there are some great vantage points to take in the fantastic pools and granite features that are found in this area.
After another 25 m turn left.
After another 450 m continue straight, to head along Jabitl (Running Water) Trail.
After another 870 m find the "Rapids - Collie River" (55 m on your left).
Rapids - Collie River
Rapids - Collie River
As you head along the Jabitj Trail, an opening provides great views down to a series of rocky rapids. There is a small picnic area on the riverbank as well. Have a meal here while you enjoy the gushing water. You can also swim or canoe/kayak here.
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As you head along the Jabitj Trail, an opening provides great views down to a series of rocky rapids. There is a small picnic area on the riverbank as well. Have a meal here while you enjoy the gushing water. You can also swim or canoe/kayak here.
After another 1.7 km (at the intersection of Munda Biddi Trail & Jabitl (Running Water) Trail) continue straight, to head along Munda Biddi Trail (a walking track).
After another 630 m continue straight, to head along Munda Biddi Trail.
After another 345 m pass the toilet (7 m on your right).
After another 470 m (at the intersection of River Road & Munda Biddi Trail) continue straight (a highway|cycleway).
After another 610 m come to "Honeymoon Pool".
Turn around here and retrace the main route for 6.1 km to get back to the start.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
The Jabitj Walk
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
12.3 km
Time
3 h 45 min to 6 h
Quality of track
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage
Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required
Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)
Some facilities on route
Camp site: There is one 6.2 km from the start.
Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 4.1 km apart with the largest gap of 7.2 km.
Bushwalk
3 h 45 min to 6 h
Camp site: There is one 6.2 km from the start.
Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 4.1 km apart with the largest gap of 7.2 km.
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Wellington Dam Lookout (about 85 m back from the start).
There is a car park (about 35 m back from the start).
After another 400 m find the "Collie River" (40 m on your left).
After another 870 m find the "Rapids - Collie River" (55 m on your left).
