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New website puts WA’s world-class trails on the map

The State Government has invested in a new website making it possible for anyone to access Western Australia's world-class trails network.
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Wellington National Park expanded as Collie trails network grows

Collie's transformation into a recreation and adventure tourism hub continues, with Wellington National Park expanded by over 7000 hectares and the completion of the first 15km stage of the region's new mountain bike trails network.
Bibbulmun Track with guide sign, Beedelup National Park, Western Australia

Lotterywest grant funds new tech for Bibbulmun Track

Hikers and volunteers who use the Bibbulmun Track will soon benefit from new online resources to help make their journey easier.
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A look back at the WA Trails and Recreation Forum 2021

A record number of people gathered in Albany for the WA Trails and Recreation Forum 2021.
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Adventurous minds convene to plan the future of WA’s trails

Western Australia's biggest-ever trails forum is being held in Albany today to discuss how the state can harness the economic potential of some of our fastest growing pastimes — hiking, trail running and mountain biking.
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Help care for trails

Do you enjoy walking or cycling on the trails of the Great Southern? Are you interested in meeting new people and spending time outdoors for a good cause?
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Hiking participation grants now open

Have a great trails project you’d like to bring to life? Applications for the WA Hiking Participation Grants program are now open.
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Trailing down to Albany for annual forum

Another reason to celebrate Outdoors October is the WA Trails and Recreation Forum 2021.
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Course to help equip locals with trail building skills

The State Government is conducting a week-long course for up to 20 Collie and Dwellingup residents to help them develop the skills to find a job in the local trails industry.
Tim Swart at the 2019 Trails Forum

Trails forum launches guides for WA’s hikers, mountain bikers and trails enthusiasts

Local, regional and national trails experts gathered in City Beach’s surf lifesaving club in early August for an industry forum to exchange expertise and the launch of two key WA trails planning documents.

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Page reviewed 10 November 2023