This beautiful 3000-hectare park includes the popular recreation sites of Fred Jacoby Park, South Ledge, North Ledge, Farrell Grove, The Dell, Gungin Gully, Pimelia Mycumbene and Grevillea Mycumbene.  The Park was renamed in 2008 as an acknowledgement of the traditional owners of the area. The word Beelu is derived from the Noongar word for river or stream. The Beelu people were the original peoples of the area whose district was bounded by the Helena, Swan and Canning Rivers.

The Park contains a variety of native flora including Jarrah, Marri, Zamia, Bull Banksia, Sheoak and Grass Tree.  In terms of facilities, Beelu National Park has toilets, wood barbecues, picnic tables and a good selection of hiking and mountain bike trails. An information centre, the Perth Hills National Parks Centre (Allen Road, Mundaring – just off the Mundaring Weir Road) is located within the park and is open between 10.00am and 4.00pm to offer advice and refreshments to visitors. Two campsites are available to use within the park.

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Did you know that it has made quite a contribution to WA? Stones from the quarry were used as street paving in Perth during the early 1900?s and for City Beach.  The quarry closed following a bushfire in the 1950s but today it can be used as a great picnic spot.  The Quarry has also been the scene of weddings, movies, abseiling accidents and many a brown pant moment!  If you’re vertically inclined, the Quarry is a great spot for abseiling and rock climbing! More information can be found at Rockclimbing.com , CAWA , Perth Tourism and Adventure Out.

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Fleming Reserve in High Wycombe is a great example of people working together to do just that. The High Wycombe Community Association worked with May Carter (PlaceScape) to develop a concept plan for the park. After a year of ongoing community consultation, the plan was taken to the Shire of Kalamunda, which sourced funding for the project.

The renewed parkland promotes inclusiveness and interaction, with a walking track, playground and skate park and improved access to the bushland space. Infrastructure is built to be accessible and robust and Friends of Fleming Reserve work with groups for continuing revegetation. In 2011, the Fleming Reserve Project was recognised by the Department of Sport and Recreation as a finalist in the Open Space Activation Awards and by the Department of Water as a demonstration site for reduction in water use through design.

To read more about Fleming Reserve click here and here

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The heathlands offer superb wildflower displays in late winter and spring. The route passes small waterfalls on Piesse Brook at Rocky Pool and on a side stream and also visits the Lower Helena Pipehead Dam reservoir in the Helena River Valley.   The route also includes a 2 km section of the Bibbulmun Track which begins in nearby Kalamunda and crosses from SW to east through the area.  The route also uses some of the various other, mainly unmarked tracks. Most of these are rough 4WD vehicle tracks”. (Information courtesy of www.walkgps.com)

For more information on the Piesse Brook Walk, go to WalkGPS Piesse Brook Walk

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The line was, for its day, a prodigious undertaking.  From Midland, the line climbed 320 feet in a little over five miles to the foot of the escarpment, where a spur line left to serve Stratham’s Quarry.  The ascent of nearly 1000ft to the summit from this point was to become famous as the Zig Zag Railway. The line was so steep (1 in 30 grade), that the engine would alternate between pushing and pulling the load.  The remaining eleven miles to Canning Mills was relatively easy going.

Today, the Zig Zag is a scenic narrow one way bitumen road, frequented by cyclists.  Every year in early October, the Shire of Kalamunda holds a Zig Zag Walk event, where the road is open only to pedestrians allowing people the opportunity to admire the views and see the area’s wildflowers.  The Zig Zag is also used as a stage in the Targa West Rally. You can access the top of Stratham’s Quarry from the Zig Zag.

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The wineries in this area are small operations allowing for easy exploration of the vineyards and cellars and intimate interaction with owners as you sample a variety of hand-crafted wines. Cellar doors are all open at the weekend and most will open during the week by appointment only.  Look out for the attractive barrel signs that mark the entrance to each winery. Vineyards on the Trail include – Ashley Estate, Brookside, Carldenn, Cosham, Hainault, Myattsfield, Lawnbrook Estate  and Piesse Brook Wines.

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From here it stretches nearly 1000 kilometres to Albany on the south coast, through some of the most beautiful natural areas of the State’s south west and pass through seven rural communities and popular tourist spots such as Mundaring Weir, Gloucester Tree and the Tree Top Walk.

The Track was designed for use by people with varying fitness level.  It can be enjoyed as a short stroll with the kids to have a picnic at a campsite, with a group on a guided event or as the physical challenge and personal achievement of a long distance walk. Well-equipped campsites with 3 sided wooden sleeping shelter, picnic table, water tank, tent sites and pit toilet are a comfortable day’s walk apart, while towns along the way provide a wide range of accommodation for those who prefer a comfy bed.

Maps and Guidebooks can be purchased from the Bibbulmun Track Foundation, who also provide free information and advice, a Calendar of Events published twice yearly providing guided walks for all ages and fitness levels, trip planning sessions, Bibbulmun Highlight all inclusive 8-day tours and Bibbulmun Walking Breaks – self-guided walking and accommodation packages.  Phone: (08) 9481 0551 or visit The Bibbulmun Track Website

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Known for their signature sunflowers, they also grow tuber roses gypsophila and in spring old fashioned standards such as sweet peas and cornflowers. Seasonal flowers direct from growers are for sale all year round.  Jules Flower Farm & Floral Studio specialise in weddings and functions.  Check them out at:  270 Aldersyde Road, Bickley, or contact at Mobile: 0418950282, Email: [email protected]

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It encompasses an Art Gallery showcasing local artists, Visitor’s Centre, meeting rooms and a Café.  The Centre is located in the cultural precinct of the Kalamunda CBD, between the Library and History Village.

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The History Village, which is owned by the Shire and run by the local Historical Society, is located on the site of the old Upper Darling Range Railway Station.  Its buildings include the district’s first state school, the original Post Office (1901), a settler’s cottage and two original railway stations – one dating from the 1890s and the other from 1927. A replica sawpit and a working windmill are also part of the display.

For more information visit their website

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