Railway Reserve Heritage Trail & Swan View Tunnel

Hiking trails & Routes

Australia

Western Australia

Railway Reserve Heritage Trail & Swan View Tunnel

Moderate

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Railway Reserve Heritage Trail & Swan View Tunnel

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7.99km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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John Forrest National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.28 km

Swan View Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Swan View Tunnel is one of the most memorable features on the Railway Reserves Heritage Trail, passing through a curved railway tunnel in John Forrest National Park. It’s completely dark inside, with an uneven gravel surface, so a torch or phone light is recommended. The air feels noticeably cooler as you walk through.

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1.36 km

Railway Reserves Heritage Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Railway Reserves Heritage Trail follows a former rail line through the Perth Hills, with long, mostly level sections that are easy to walk or cycle. You’ll pass through forest, cuttings, and old railway features, including tunnels and timber bridges. Popular access points like Mundaring and Swan View have parking and basic facilities. Surfaces are generally compact gravel, but can be uneven in places. The Swan View Tunnel is a standout section, but bring a torch. Watch for cyclists, and carry water as some stretches have limited shade.

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4.00 km

John Forrest National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

John Forrest National Park is one of Western Australia’s oldest national parks, known for its jarrah forest, seasonal waterfalls, and walking tracks that follow old railway lines. Sections of the Railway Reserves Heritage Trail pass through here, alongside routes to spots like National Park Falls and Swan View Tunnel. Around the main visitor areas, such as this one, you’ll find parking, picnic areas, toilets, and a water fountain to refill bottles, making it a convenient place to start or break up a walk. Trails are generally wide and mostly level, but can be uneven in places.

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7.99 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.52 km

1.44 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.22 km

2.37 km