SELF DRIVE TOUR 2

Day One:Go straight to Wandering via North Bannister Road (1.25 hours from Armadale) through premium wine growing country, home to wineries such as Wandering Lane, Hotham Ridge and Tanglefoot. Enjoy an early wine tasting and light meal at Tanglefoot Wines. Head out torwards Wandering Pingelly road and visit Hotham Ridge Organic Wines Cellar Door.

Head back onto Fourteen Mile Brook road and stay the night at Gelfro Farmstay where you can see where some of the regions best organic grass-fed lamb and oats are produced. Stay the night here and take some home with you.

Day Two Enjoy breakfast at the WIliams Woolshed and browse the many local preserves and wines available for purchase in “the Larder”. Try on quality Woollen garments at the “Woolstation” and discover the story of wool from the Sheep’s back to ours in the “Shearer’s Yarn” Museum.

Head out to towards Quindanning via picturesque farm land and enjoy a delicous chef-prepared lunch and regional wine in the gardens of the historic Quindanning Hotel.

Spend some time here before setting off home to Boddington. Enjoy a delicous coffee and home-cooked afternoon tea in one of the cafes before embarking on a safe journey home.

To enhance you experience;

• Group Tours & Bookings - Sheep Shearing at

the Williams Woolshed and Springhills Farm

Tours.• Events - the Williams Gateway Expo, the

Boddington Lions Rodeo, Wandering Spring Fair, the Boddington Community Markets, The Wheatbelt Wine Awards

• Farmstay Getaways - Dwarda Downs, Springhills Farmstay, Gelfro

• Local Produce - Tanglefoot Wines, Wandering Lane, Emmets Crossing, Spookwood, Hotham

Ridge Organic Wines, Gelfro Organic Lamb, Wandering Clover Fed Beef.

Continue your journey:• the Great Southern Wine Region: www.westernaustralia.com/

en/plan_your_trip/Suggested_Itineraries/pages/great-southern-wine-trail-albany-denmark-and-mount-barker

• Peel Wine Region: www.peelwineassociation.com.au/The-Region/the-peel-wine-region

• Dryanda Country - Arts Food and Wine Trail: www.artsnarrogin.com.au/about/dryandra-country-art-food-and-wine-trail/

Duration: 1 or 2 days or half-day en-route, 3 hours 35mins drive-timeDistance: 313km from Armadale returnRoad Conditions: Sealed roads with short stretches of unsealed roads to some attractions.Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/6DQcU7epxiE2

Marradong Country is home to rich agricultural lands known for producing high quality grains, meats, wool and wines.

See for yourself the origins of our agricultural wares in this paddock-to-plate/wadrobe/wine glass experience. Use this trail as a gateway to other food and wine trail experiences in the Peel and Great

Southern or on its own as a pleasant day trip from Perth or Mandurah.

NATURE & ENVIRONMENT

Duration: 4 or more daysDistance: 428 km from Armadale, WA (return)Road Conditions: Sealed roads with short stretches of unsealed roads to Long Gully Bridge, Williams Nature Reserve and Dryandra

In the heart of the Darling Ranges, Marradong Country features majestic rolling hills, valleys and forests spread on the shores of several rivers.It’s time to re-connect with nature on this Self-Drive Trail with ample walk trails and camping & caravan spots, all nestled within world-class native flora & fauna reserves.

Day One:

Head south from Perth to the Mt Cooke Walk Trail which leads to the highest point in the Darling Range of 582 m above sea level. Spend the morning walking the trail before departing to Threeways in North Bannister for lunch.

Leave North Bannister to Wandering and set up camp at Wandering Caravan Park. Head out for tastings at Tanglefoot Wines, taking in the scenery and local history, followed by a serene nature walk on the Heritage Trail from the caravan park along the Wologin Gully.

Day Two:

You’ll spend your day in Dryandra, starting with the Dryandra Woodlands Conservation Area. Enjoy the various campsites and facilities here or book a cabin in the Dryandra Woodlands Lions Village.

Explore the various Walk Trails throughout Dryandra, but don’t miss out on booking the Nocturnal Tour at the Barna Mia Animal Sanctuary. Stay one to two nights here.

Day Three:

Leave Dryandra and stop in at the Williams Nature Reserve. Discover the native flora & fauna and take in the views of the surrounding farming landscape.

In Williams visit Lions Park nature playground and picnic area. Time to refuel, so tuck into lunch at a variety of cafés or roadhouses on offer.

It’s Quindanning for the afternoon. Take the scenic drive via Lower Hotham Road and revel in the changing landscapes on Mt Saddleback. Travel out via Harvey-Williams Road to visit the site of the old Long-Gully Bridge on a section of the Bibbulmun Track.

Indulge in chef-prepared dinner at the Quindanning Hotel. Stay the night or alternatively in Boddington via Pinjarra-Williams Road.

Day Four:

Visit the Boddington Interpretive Centre and learn about the environment, landscape and mining activity in the area. Stroll along the banks of the picturesque Hotham River before heading out on the Tullis Walk Trail. (Download Map Here).

After lunch at one of the cafés back on Main Street, head down Ranford Road and pull in at Ranford Pool & River Walk, then embark on a safe journey back to Perth in the afternoon.

Safety precautions:

When using walk trails be sure to take adequate water and supplies for a safe journey. For added safety advise others of your departure and expected return times. For more information on trails safety please visit trailswa.com.au.

Suggested Itinerary

8.00am Depart Perth8.40 Mt Cooke Walk Trail 12.40 Depart Mt Cook for Threeways 1.00 Lunch at Threeways 1.45 Arrive at the Wandering Caravan Park (set up camp)2.30 Arrive at Tanglefoot Wines 3.30 Heritage Trail Walk along the Wologin Gully Overnight 9.00 Depart Wandering 9.30 Arrive in Dryandra Woodlands Conservation Area (set up camp) Enjoy bushwalks, picnicking and bbq facilities here 5.30pm Head to Barna Mia for the Nocturnal Experience Overnight 9.00am Depart Dryandra for Williams 9.40 Williams Nature Reserve 10.30 Williams Woolshed for morning tea 11.30 Williams Lions Park Nature playground & Numbat Sculpture 1.00pm Leave Williams to drive through Quindanning (lunch at the Quindanning Hotel)2.30 Leave Quindanning and drive through lower Hotham3.10 Arrive at the Long Gully Bridge site along the Bibbulmun Track 4.00 Depart Long Gully to Quindanning or Boddington for accommodation/camping Overnight 9.00 Depart Boddington to Tullis Bridge 3km (approx. 45mins) Walk Trail 9.10 Tullis Bridge 3km (approx. 45mins) Walk Trail10.30 Boddington Interpretive Centre & Lions Weir River Walk 12.00 Lunch at Black Sheep Café 1.15 Ranford Pool1.45 Depart to Perth via Crossman

Tin Horse Highway - kulin.wa.gov.auHotham Way Drive Trail - pingelly.aw.gov.auMurray Heritage Walk - murray.wa.gov.auMarrinyup Trail, Dwellingup - trailswa.com.auOrche Trail, Dryandra - trailswa.com.auDryandra Darwinia Self-Drive Trail and Walk Trail - trailswa.com.auHistoric Albany & Albany Heritage Park - nationalanzaccentre.com.auPioneer Pathways - trailswa.com.auStirling Ranges National Park - parks.dpaw.wa.gov.auThe Great Southern Wine Region - westernaustralia.comPeel Wine Region - peelwineassociation.com.auDryanda Country, Arts Food and Wine Trail - artsnarrogin.com.auForest Heritage Centre Dwellingup - forestheritagecentre.com.auCountry Art Trail - westernaustralia.comSouthern Art Trail - artsouthwa.com.au

www.marradongtrails.com.au

Armoin Nature Camping Ground Ph: 0437 906 510 Web: www.armoin.net Email:armoin@bigpond.com. Nature based park designed for camping and caravanning.

Boddington Caravan Park Ph: 9883 8018 www.boddington.wa.gov.au Email:caravanpark@boddington.wa.gov.auCaravan park in the heart of Boddington on the banks of the Hotham River.

Boddington Motel Ph: 9883 9383 Web: www.boddingtonmotel.com.au Email:boddmotel@bigpond.com.au Motel accommodation. 9 rooms with a TV, microwave, tea & coffee facilities, toaster and kettle as well as its own en-suite.

Brady’s BnB Ph: 9883 9293 Email:andnsand@bigpond.net.auThis bed and breakfast has two double rooms available, one with its own ensuite and the other has a separate bath and shower.

Dwarda Downs Country HideawayPh: 9885 6063 www.countryhideaway.com.au Email: dwardadowns@westnet.com.auFully self-contained country farmstay retreat.

Gelfro Farm Stay Ph: 9884 5245 www.gelfrofarm.com Email:battley@wn.com.auFarmhouse bed and breakfast on working farm.

Hotham Ridge Winery Ph: 9884 1521 www.hothamridge.com.au Email: winery@hothamridge.com.au4.5 star rammed earth self-contained cottages situated within an organic vineyard.

Lions Dryandra Woodland Village Ph: 9884 5231 dryandravillage.org.au Email: ldwv@westnet.com.auSelf-contained cottages in the forest of Dryandra.

Quindanning Hotel Ph: 9885 7053 Email: quindanninghotel@gmail.comEighteen cottage-feel rooms with views of the gardens.

Spring Hills Farmstay Ph: 9885 7092 Email: springhills@wn.com.auSpringhills offers three separate self-contained cottages on a working farm. Suitable for families and groups.

Wandering Brook Estate Ph: 9884 1064 Email: wandbrookest@bigpond.net.auSelf contained cottages set next to the winery.

Wandering Caravan Park Ph: 9884 1056 Email: reception@wandering.wa.gov.auCaravan and camping facilities in a picturesque woodland. Walking distance to the town centre.

Williams Shady Acres Caravan Park and Motel Ph: 9885 1192 Email: wlsmotel@bigpond.com www.facebook.com/Williams-Motel-and-Shady-Acre-Caravan-Park-845152748849733Clean and comfortable accommodation with the addition of powered or unpowered sites at the Shady Acre Caravan Park.

Williams Hotel Ph: 9885 1016 www.facebook.com/thewilliamshotelHotel style accommodation in the heart of Williams.

Williams Bed and Breakfast Ph: 0431 715 809 williamsbnb.com.au Email:neil_roz@aapt.net.auA true style bed and breakfast offering homemade bread, butter, jams and preserves. There are 2 spacious en suite bedrooms with Queen beds.

Williams River Farmstay Ph: 9885 1181 www.williamsriverfarmstay.com.au Email: williamsriverfarmstay@gmail.comHistoric Cottage hire, B&B & Camping.