Heritage Rail Bridge

at the mouth of the Denmark River

The Wilson Inlet Heritage - Nornalup Rail Trail stretches from the South Coast Highway in the east along the North East side of the Inlet, past Crusoe Beach and continues through the forest and valleys to Nornalup in the West. The Heritage Rail Bridge, at the mouth of the Denmark River, is a good point to join the trail east or west.

Find the Bridge

The Bridge is easily accessed from Denmark Town driving south along the river (Hollings Drive) where you will find parking spaces, picnic tables and a gazebo set for tourists.

Take a stroll across the bridge and along the trail on the north side of the Inlet. It is also a lovely walk along the river either from town, or down to the river mouth. There is a parking at the rivermouth.

Home to the Black Swan, Western Australian Pelicans, and Red Tailed Black Parrots the Inlet is a haven to birds from both hemispheres. Several Aboriginal Fish Traps and Shelters are located along the trail.

Heritage Rail Trail

The Rail Bridge offers direct access to the Rail Trail along the north side of the Wilson Inlet. The Rail Trail is part of the Munda Biddi Trail.

The Heritage Rail Bridge is at the start of the Denmark - Nornalup Heritage Rail Trail

There are three sections of this trail currently open, Wilsons Inlet to Denmark (7.5kms) , Denmark to Parker Rd (33kms), and Peaceful Bay Rd at Bow Bridge to Nornalup (14kms). There are four original timber rail bridges in use on the trail.

"Denmark River mouth on Inlet Drive is the trail hub and accessed adjacent to the Denmark Caravan Park at the southern end of Hollings Rd. It is where the Denmark River flows into the Wilson Inlet, and this is where the Bibbulmun track, the Denmark to Nornalup Heritage Trail, the Wilson Inlet Heritage Trail, the Mokare Trail and still other Denmark walk trails meet and intersect." The Munda Biddi Trail Foundation.

Walking on the Heritage Rail Trail heading east across the northern side of the inlet is a relatively flat, slightly curving path through the forest. Suitable for bikes, this trail is popular for cycling and horse riding. One section of the Heritage Rail Trail is now part of the Western Australia's world-class, long distance, off road cycling trail The Munda Biddi Trail

Denmark wilson inlet below the rail bridge

Other Walks in Denmark Western Australia:

Elephant Rocks
Giant rocks shaped like elephants stand together facing into the waves of the Great Southern Ocean. One of the most visited places on the Rainbow Coast. Visit Elephant Rocks

William Bay National Park
Visit Greens Pool and Elephant Rocks plus Mazzoletti Beach and Tower Hill what a place. Madfish Bay and Waterfall Beach are also here. Visit William Bay National Park

Lights Beach
Inspiring lookout and beach offering spectacular views of William Bay from the east. A favourite local beach. Visit Lights Beach

Bibbulmun Track
The Bibbulmun Track stretches from Kalamunda in the Perth hills through the entire Denmark Region to the Southern Terminus in Albany. Visit Bibbulmun Track

Denmark Town Walk
Take a stroll through Denmark Western Australia and explore the town and experience the history and culture of Denmark WA. Visit Denmark Town Walk

Denmark Community Windfarm
The Denmark Community Windfarm sits atop Wilson Head just a bit south west of Ocean Beach and the Wilson Inlet. Visit Denmark Community Windfarm

Harewood Forest Walk
Harewood Forest is an almost 1.5k walk through the forest. The stream at the end is the turn-around point. Filled with information on the history and flora and fauna. Visit Harewood Forest Walk

Heritage Rail Bridge and Trail
The Bridge is easily accessed by driving south along the river on Hollings Drive where you will find parking spaces with picnic tables and a gazebo. Heritage Trail starts here. Visit Heritage Rail Bridge and Trail

Mazzoletti Beach
Mazzoletti Beach stretches from Greens Pool in the East by foot to Parry Beach in the West. Almost the entire coastal distance of William Bay National Park. Visit Mazzoletti Beach

Mokare Heritage Trail
Named after an aboriginal tracker and chieftain the Mokare Heritage Trail winds along the east and west side of the Denmark River. Visit Mokare Heritage Trail