Margaret River Rail Trail

Some info on the Rail Trail

The Margaret River Rail Trail takes you through some of the most beautiful natural bush, farmland and vineyards in the Margaret River region, three hours south of Perth. Passing though peppermint, jarrah and young karri forest the trail provides a firsthand view of the abundant bird life.

The trail was once a part of the old railway network that was built during the timber boom. The trail begins or ends (depending where you start) at Cowaramup and finishes at Margaret River.

Along the 5 kilometres north of Margaret River there are numerous bridges crossing a major river and creeks and streams of varying sizes. The trail is easy to navigate with picnic areas along the way. The spectacular birdlife includes yellow robins, parrots and blue wrens and the wildflowers are stunning in Spring (September to December).

As it was a railway, the gradient is relatively flat, and the terrain is generally gentle.  However, it can get moderate in some places and a mountain bike is recommended.

“Excellent Retreat!”

This is an excellent retreat! The location is not too far from the main Margaret River town and is secluded enough to give you privacy. The house is just beautiful, very country-style and very comfortable. The room was beautiful and the bed and jacuzzi were just heavenly!
Definitely coming back here again!Whalesith  June 2009 TripAdvisor

very impressed we will be back”

We came down for a romantic weeekend to recharge the batteries over a long weekend and thought that it was the best B&B we have stayed at to date.

Great location - half way between beach and Margaret River town (quiet bush setting)
Brand new custom built modern facilities
Guest lounge with huge tv and fire was great
Hosts (Dirk and Pam) were very friendly but not imposing
Rooms were comfortable/soundproof and had private external entrances as well as inernal.
Very tasty cooked breakfasts
Did not use in-room spa but it looked comfy. weekend_traveller005 May 2009 TripAdvisor

“Affordable Luxury”

We had a lovely time. Pleasant staff, great breakfast, plenty of space. Tucked away just off the main road in a pleasant bush setting. CanberraNomad May 2009 TripAdvisor

“Perfect place to rest after walking the Cape to Cape"

Very comfy rooms with spa and views into bush.
Generous communal room with lots of natural light where we had sumptous breakfast and even our strange dietary needs were accomodated with no fuss.
We will definitely be back! lucyteale May 2009 TripAdvisor

“Lovely place”

We stayed here for a night recently and this property really has the wow effect. Lovely host and the acommodation was superb, gorgeous rooms with spa baths in each, own private deck/entrance and an incredible lounge/dining/entertaining area for quests. All this set in a lovely bush setting just up the road from Margaret River and near the winerys (go to the Voyager Winery-amazing). Breakfast was awesome, would definately stay here again.
M and K Smith, NZ August 2009 Tripadvisor

Whales and Seals

Carol and Lee from Bunbury spent two nights here and yesterday went to Cape Naturaliste. They got some good sightings of whales and saw some seals as well. They were driving to Albany to pick up their children and going straight back to Bunbury this afternoon.

This morning about 7.30am Lee knocked on the door and said Carol was in the shower and washing her hair when the water went cold. I had to run out the back and switch the gas cylinders over. It is unfortunate that I can't tell when the gas is going to run out but it is soon fixed.

Jennie and Jeff from Brisbane spent three nights here and got to see most of the sights. Richard and Andrea from Perth had been in Margaret River a few times before and were happy visiting some of the wineries.