10 Best hikes and trails in Kalamunda National Park

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Best trails in Kalamunda National Park

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Want to find the best trails in Kalamunda National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 19 great trails for hiking, walking, and birding and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Ready for your next hike or bike ride? Explore one of 4 easy hiking trails in Kalamunda National Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 124 to 2,378 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Kalamunda National Park.

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This is a pleasant walk through the valleys of Kalamunda National Park. The track leads to a picturesque swimming hole surrounded by granite boulders and a turquoise clay pit. The route uses a section of the Bibbulmun track, one of Western Australia’s premier long-distance walking trails. There are many intersections along the route and junctions with other hiking trails are not well-marked. Downloading the offline map will help with navigation. Due to the absence of trail markers and...

#2 - Rocky Pools via Bibbulmun Track

This is a pleasant walk through the valleys of Kalamunda National Park. The route leads to a swimming hole surrounded by granite boulders and a turquoise clay pit. The track uses a part of the Bibbulmun Track which is considered to be one of Western Australia’s best long-distance walking trails. The northern section of this track has some steep inclines. Make sure to bring plenty of water and sunscreen for your trip. During summer there will be days when it may be too hot to do the...

#3 - Kalamunda to Hewett's Hill via Bibbulmun Track

This is a pleasant walk through Kalamunda National Park and Belu National Park. Take a dip at Rocky Pools and enjoy the beautiful bushland all around you. The route follows established dirt tracks to Hewitt's Hut. Stop and enjoy a well-deserved lunch and rest at this campsite or stay for the night. Enquire in advance if a booking is required. It is overlooking some of the park's most stunning landscapes. There are views across Piesse Brook, a waterfall in winter, and lots of wildflowers...

#4 - Rocky Pool and Helena River Circuit

This is an awesome trail exploring Kalamunda National Park located not too far east of Perth, near the town of Kalamunda in Western Australia. The trail is accessed from the end of Spring Road where parking is limited. The trail features some challenging hills, and deep flowing rivers and provides some amazing views of the valley. The Rocky Pool is a great spot to stop for lunch. Don't forget to bring your swimmers.

#5 - Rocky Pool Short Loop

The Rocky Pool Short Loop in Western Australia offers a quick and scenic walk through rugged rocky terrain of Kalamunda National Park. The trail takes you to a beautiful natural pool, perfect for a peaceful break or swim. While it’s short, there are some rocky sections to navigate, so good footwear is recommended.

#6 - Bibbulmun Track: Northern Terminus Section

This is a pleasant walk through the valleys of Kalamunda National Park. This route uses a short section of the Bibbulmun track that is about 1000 km in length, ending in Albany on the Western Australian south coast. This northern segment has plenty of inclines, beautiful views across Piesse Brook, a waterfall in winter, and lots of wildflowers in spring. Enjoy some challenging hill walking that passes nearby Rocky Pool. Keep your eyes peeled for Kangaroos and Quendas crossing the track.

#7 - Piesse Brook and Bibbulmun Loop

This is a lovely hike through Kalamunda National Park in Western Australia. The route features impressive views of the surrounding lowlands, lots of wildlife, peaceful bushland. The trail uses a short section of the Bibbulmun track that is roughly 1000 km in length, ending in Albany on the Western Australian south coast. There are views across Piesse Brook, a waterfall in winter, and lots of wildflowers in spring. Be ready for some challenging inclines as you reach Rocky Pool. Be on the...

#8 - Helena Valley and Pipehead Trail

This is a great walk through the Beelu National Park in the Darling Ranges Region of Western Australia, located in between Perth and Mount Helena. This looped route begins and ends from the end of Helena Valley Road, by the Helena Valley River. Enjoy making an anti clockwise circuit around the park, tackling a few ascents and descents along the way. Parking at the trailhead is limited, so you may have to park up at the school and walk down Helena Valley Road.

#9 - Lower Helena Bridal Trail via Rocky Pool

This is a great walk through Kalamunda National Park that stops by Rocky Pool. The gorgeous natural landscape features flowing creeks in winter and wildflowers in the warmer months; making it well worth a visit year-round. The route takes you uphill using Lower Helena Bridal Trail and then joins several other tracks in the park, taking you through the forest, across creeks, and over varied terrain. Rocky Pool is a fantastic location to take a dip and enjoy the small rapids and cool...

#10 - Bibbulmun to Neville

4.6(198)

•Moderate

•7.4 mi

This is a marvellous trail with great scenery winding through the valleys of Kalamunda National Park. The route uses a part of the Bibbulmun Track. Considered to be one of Western Australia’s best long-distance walking trails. This trail passes by Rocky Pool then further north crosses west over Piesse Brook. It then heads part the way up a rough steep rocky bush access road before going northwest on a narrow winding path. There is beautiful scenery with, some challenging hills along the...

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Trail reviews for Kalamunda National Park

6,287 trailgoers Busiest in April

jonathan carter

Oct 20, 2024•Hiking

Easy to parkNot crowdedGreat conditions

Yesterday’s hike through Kalamunda National Park was one for the books! The weather was perfect (except for a couple of refreshing rain showers). We spotted all kinds of wildflowers, birds, and even a kangaroo! Thankfully, we only saw snake warning signs and no actual snakes, but we did learn some crucial info on what to do if bitten. With around 140 snake species in Australia (100 of them venomous), it's knowledge we hope we never have to use

Lower Helena Bridal Trail via Rocky Pool

Eoghan Mulqueen

Apr 24, 2025•Hiking

Easy to parkNot crowdedBathrooms availableGreat conditions

Lovely hike, dense bush but occasional breaks with views over the valley. Loved the railway track at the end through Kalamunda. Did this partially as a trial run. Would highly recommend. Walked some of the larger hills but lots of great flatter terrain to run

Helena Valley Loop via Bibbulmun Track

Dan Schofield

Apr 20, 2025

Great conditionsGreat views

First to review

Completed a 5 day 4 night South to North from Brookton to Kalamunda over the Easter weekend. Loads of people on the track. Helena had close to 30 people camping overnight. Sunrise at Helena on Sunday 20th was unreal.

Difficulty: Strenuous

Bibbulmun Track: Kalamunda to Dwellingup

Ian Baillie

Dec 20, 2024•Hiking

Easy to parkNot crowdedGreat conditionsGreat views

A fantastic hike through Kalamunda NP among the Helena Valley. Beautiful views of the valley and their hills and of the river. There are a couple challenging steep hills but more gradual elsewhere. Lots of walking among the trees so a fair bit of shade and a dam about halfway. Good shoes recommended and please don't leave your trash or take your dogs!

Rocky Pool and Helena River Circuit

Hynek Bouska

Nov 10, 2024•Hiking

Not crowdedGreat conditions

This covers the first two sections of the Bibbulmun from Kalamunda to Mundaring PHDC. The beginning and end are steep with the long middle part being very cruisy and relaxing. There’s a pub at both ends. In my case I chose to hike into the night which gave me a lovely sunset as well as a quiet night walk through the bush. In the Kalamunda valley at Piece Brook Bibbulman has been diverted bit north. I still followed the old track.

Kalamunda to Hewett's Hill via Bibbulmun Track

Cel Cameron

Apr 12, 2025•Walking

Good conditionsGood viewsNot crowded

Great hike. May b tough for beginners. We walked from Kalamunda to fern hill road and back which took about 5 hours. Struggled towards the end as there is a lot of incline walking. Make sure you wear proper hiking shoes as there is lots of rocky path. Overall beautiful views and well worth it as it is a historic walk.

Difficulty: Hard

Bibbulmun Track: Northern Terminus Section

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Kalamunda National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Kalamunda National Park is Rocky Pool Walk, which has a 4.5 star rating from 1,728 reviews. This trail is 3.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 662 ft.

What is the longest trail in Kalamunda National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Kalamunda National Park is Kalamunda to Hewett's Hill via Bibbulmun Track. This trail is estimated to be 12.9 mi long.

How many trails are in Kalamunda National Park?

There are 19 trails in Kalamunda National Park. These trails have an average 4.5-star rating from 4,658 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Kalamunda National Park?

If you're looking for elevation gain, Kalamunda National Park has you covered. Kalamunda to Hewett's Hill via Bibbulmun Track boasts the most elevation gain with 2,378 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Bibbulmun to Neville, which will get you 1,843 ft of elevation gain.

Are there camping trails available in Kalamunda National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there is 1 camping trail in Kalamunda National Park which is Kalamunda to Hewett's Hill via Bibbulmun Track with an average 4.7 star rating from 434 community reviews.

Are there running trails available in Kalamunda National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 12 running trails in Kalamunda National Park and the most popular is Rocky Pools via Bibbulmun Track with an average 4.6 star rating from 362 community reviews.

Are there biking trails available in Kalamunda National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 3 biking trails in Kalamunda National Park and the most popular is Lower Helena Bridal Trail via Rocky Pool with an average 4.6 star rating from 143 community reviews.