Day Trip

Hike Mason and Bird Heritage Trail & Beyond - WA

Escape to the Perth Hills on this scenic 12.5km hike through beautiful eucalypt forest, alongside babbling brooks and historic landmarks. With a mix of nature, local history and a short rocky scramble leading to panoramic city views, it's a rewarding day on the trails.

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Destination Kalamnuda, Western Australia

Duration 5 Hours

Price From $44

Departs Sat 05 Sep, 8:00am

Group Size 12 Max

Overview

Explore the Mason & Bird Heritage Trail with AW

This rewarding 12.5km hike showcases some of the very best of the Perth Hills, combining beautiful bushland, fascinating local history and sweeping city views. Part of our route follows the Mason & Bird Heritage Trail, where we'll discover reminders of the area's timber milling past, including the oldest surviving wooden tram bridge in Western Australia.

The trail winds through towering eucalypt forest, alongside the clear waters of Bickley Brook, and past granite outcrops, tiny waterfalls and seasonal wildflowers, with plenty of opportunities to spot native birdlife. If we're lucky, we may see a kangaroo or two. We'll also visit historic Victoria Dam and the original dam wall, along with a few hidden gems tucked away in the bush.

One section of the walk includes a short but rocky uphill scramble, adding a fun challenge before we're rewarded with spectacular views across Perth and the surrounding hills.

Blending natural beauty, history and a touch of adventure, this is one of the most varied and memorable hikes in the Perth Hills.

Fitness/Walk Grade

The walk is 12.5 km- it’s predominantly Grade 3, following well-defined bush tracks with some hills and uneven terrain. One short section is Grade 4, involving a rocky uphill scramble. No technical climbing skills or previous scrambling experience are required, but you should be comfortable on uneven, rocky terrain for short distances.

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What should I bring?

Please bring the following:

Water (minimum 2 litres)
Sunscreen
Personal First Aid Kit including a bug spray, snake bandage, blister care and any personal medicines
Snacks (Optional)
Hiking poles (Optional)

Cancellations & Refunds

Cancellation by Adventurous Women:
In the event that we cancel a tour or are unable to guarantee the departure due to not meeting minimum numbers, we will provide a full refund.

Cancellation by you:
Notice of cancellation must be in writing, with an email as an acceptable form of communication, directly to Adventurous Women with the following conditions:

14 days + prior to departure - Full Refund
13 days or less - No Refund
No refund is available after departure of a tour has commenced.

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The Adventurous Women Way

The magic of our trips comes from participants bringing a supportive mindset, a go-with-the-flow attitude, and a genuine spirit of adventure.

Flexibility, a little humour and positivity go a long way in creating an atmosphere where everyone feels free to be themselves and make the adventure far more rewarding.

Find more about the Adventurous Women Way and travelling with AW

Exclusions

This tour does not include:

Transport to/from the hike
Snacks, lunch, drinks

Thinking of joining solo?

Solo participants are warmly welcomed - in fact, most of our guests travel solo. You'll find a friendly group atmosphere and likely leave with some new friends!

Who will be leading the trip?

All AW trips are accompanied by one of our experienced Tour Leaders.

Meeting point details

Meeting point details, along with all the information you’ll need for the day, will be emailed to registered guests a few days before the tour.