Swan View Railway Tunnel
+ Hovea Falls
Tunnel Fun and Waterfalls!
The Swan View Heritage Trail and Hovea Falls hike in John Forrest National Park offers a perfect mix of natural beauty and historical intrigue. This easy trail winds through picturesque bushland, past historical railway remnants, and leads to the stunning Hovea Falls. Ideal for a peaceful nature walk or a family-friendly adventure, this hike promises an enriching experience in Western Australia's oldest national park.
Break the Boundary Rating: Level 1 - The Explorer
Break the Boundary Prerequisite: Induction session completed
Online Bookings essential
Location: John Forrest National Park
Length: Up to 8km if completing Tunnel and Hovea Falls
Estimated Duration: 2 hours
The decision to add in Hovea Falls to the hike will depend on how fast we complete the tunnel component of the hike and how the participant is faring!
Difficulty: Easy
Elevation: 86m
Trail Type: Out and Back
Sun exposure: High
Mobile Reception: Vodafone, Optus - Patchy/Poor Coverage. Telstra- Full Coverage. Please note, hikers always carry a Personal Locator Beacon in case of emergency.
Best Time to Visit: All year round
Details
Address: John Forrest National Park
Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/H7NEiM9BvxLYGZBd6
Ammenities: ACROD parking, bitumen. Public BBQ for family time after the hike, or have a cool beverage, meal post hike at the John Forrest Wildflower Tavern!
Accessible Bathrooms: Unfortunately, it would be very hard to access this bathroom if you use a wheelchair. Estimated door width: 810mm, with an immediate very sharp turn as you enter (shown).
Nearest accessible bathrooms to the hike: Caltex Glen Forrest open 5am-9pm, 3km from the start of the trail.
Entrance Fee: $17, $10 concession for park entry. There are machines at the entrance of the park. This entrance fee is not included in the hike.
Be Prepared: We will be going out into the bush! Even if you have hiked with us before, please check the Hiking Participant Information Pack to make sure you have everything you’ll need. We will walk through a dark tunnel for this hike. Please bring a torch (or use the light on your phone). We can always omit going through the tunnel if that is the desire of the group!
Make a day of it!
With Mundaring so close, make the most of your drive:
Enjoy the BBQ facilities at John Forrest NP and cook yourselves a great post hike lunch!
Visit the John Forrest Tavern and hang out with the Kangaroos!
Mundaring Garden and Farmer’s Market: Every Saturday 8am-12 noon
Visit the Mundaring Sculpture Park and Playground.
Check out if there’s anything special planned in the Shire of Mundaring: What’s on in Mundaring?