Friends of Railway Reserve - Gooseberry Hill to Walliston

The Trails History is engulfed in the region as it was the original Upper Darling Range Railway line, which started its life as a transport route for the timber industry.

The Kalamunda district developed rapidly because of the railway, which not only supported the vital timber industry but allowed Kalamunda to become a reliable source of fresh fruit for the growing Perth population.

With the advent of the railway, Kalamunda became a holiday destination for Perth residents during the long hot summers and passenger services continued for the life of the rail.

The Trail now provides a facility for local residents and visitors alike to experience the Kalamunda bushland within walking distance of the very centre of town. Crossing paths with the Bibbulmun track it also offers a variety of options for more adventurous recreation pursuits.

The bushland that forms part of the Railway Reserve is actively cared for by volunteers, with the Friends of Railway Reserve active along many sections along the length of the trail.

The volunteers, with the support of the Shire, contribute a valuable service to the community and to the conservation of the biodiversity found in these reserves.