Mundaring's Beelu 4WD Circuit

Looking for somewhere to take your 4x4 for the day?

Beelu National Park is well worth a trip!

Situated south of Mundaring it's just 45 minutes from the city.

The park is ideal for beginner four wheel drivers, however some sections are not suitable for 2WD or 4WDs with low clearance.

Mundaring National Park was established and gazetted in 1995 and renamed in 2008 as an acknowledgement of the traditional land owners of the area.

The word Beelu is derived from the Noongar word for river or stream.

The Beelu people were the original peoples of the area whose district was

bounded by the Helena, Swan and Canning Rivers.

The park contains an abundance of native flora including Jarrah, Marri, Zamia, Banksia, Shoek and Grass Trees.

As four wheel drivers it's important we look after the track.

This area is important not only for it's cultural significance, but also for other recreational activities (hiking, mountain biking.) Please respect others and give way making sure you say a friendly g'day and take all rubbish with you. For bonus points take any rubbish you find out with you too.)

The trip notes below can be used as a guide however there are numerous tracks that intersect each other and make for a fun day of exploring.

This trip is perfect for beginner to intermediate four wheel drivers who want to get a real feel of what off roading in the bush is all about, without being remote, making Beelu an ideal place to take your 4WD near Perth.

GPS WAYPOINTS (Wpt.)

Wpt01: 31º 54' 47.9" S, 116º 8' 21.22" E

Wpt02: 31º 54' 47.38" S, 116º 8' 36.71" E

Wpt03: 31º 55' 0.81" S, 116º 8' 54.07" E

Wpt04: 31º 55' 0.7" S, 116º 8' 20.73" E

Wpt05: 31º 55' 9.86" S, 116º 8' 5.38" E

Wpt06: 31º 55' 29.08" S, 116º 8' 5.24" E

Wpt07: 31º 56' 26.47"S, 116º 7' 46.4" E

Wpt08: 31º 57' 5.45" S, 116º 9' 6.21" E

Wpt09: 31º 56' 48.26" S, 116º 9' 9.7" E

Wpt10: 31º 57' 0.63" S, 116º 9' 32.17" E

Wpt11: 31º 57' 4.44" S, 116º 9' 35.08" E

Wpt12: 31º 56' 56.95" S, 116º 9' 48.76" E

Wpt13: 31º 56' 22.39" S, 116º 9' 55.93" E

Wpt14: 31º 56' 19.82" S, 116º 10' 4.99" E

Wpt15: 31º 56' 22.87" S, 116º 10' 45.2 E

Wpt16: 31º 56' 1.99" S, 116º 10' 46.33" E

Wpt17: 31º 56' 8.42" S, 116º 9' 19.2" E

Wpt18: 31º 56' 11.83" S, 116º 9' 18.9" E

Wpt19: 31º 55' 40.05" S, 116º 9' 14.81" E

Wpt20: 31º 55' 29.08" S, 116º 8' 5.24" E

TRIP NOTES:

Wpt01: Start at the T-Junction of Charles & Coppin Rd 25km from Perth and head east along Coppin Rd.

Wpt02: Cross Road, keep straight on right hand track.

Wpt03: Entrance to Quarry on right hand side, turn right and follow the track uphill around the Quarry. (This is a good spot to air down you tyres.)

Wpt04: Track on left hand side, turn left.

Wpt05: T-Junction, turn left.

Wpt06: Powerlines Track, continue straight on O'conner road crossing Powerlines track.

Wpt07: T-Junction turn left (in the wetter months there is a stream running at the bottom of this hill, get out and check the depth & strength of the current, if in doubt do not cross. (On our trip it was very shallow despite a lot of rain.)

Wpt08: Track on your left hand side, turn left. This part of the track is extremely narrow. Have a "spotter" guide you through and take extreme care through this section and the uphill climb that follows.

Wpt09: Track on right hand side, turn right.

Wpt10: Track on your right hand side takes you to North Ledge, turn right.

Wpt11: Arrive at North Ledge. There are a few short walk tracks that offer stunning views of the surrounding valley and Lake C. Y. O'Conner. This place makes for a great spot for lunch or just stretch your legs before taking the track back to Wpt10. (You can also continue straight to arrive back at the track as this is only a short loop track.)

Wpt10: After arriving back on the main track turn right.

Wpt12: Crossroads, turn left.

Wpt13: Track on your right hand side, turn right.

Wpt14: There is a small clearing on your right hand side, continue straight (only small enough for one car to park, their is a nice view of the valley and a rocky outcrop 50m walk from the makeshift fire pit.)

Wpt15: T-Junction, turn left.

Wpt16: T-Junction turn left onto Atkins Rd.

Wpt17: Track on left hand side turn left.

Wpt18: Small stream on your left hand side, park on the track that ends due to a large fallen tree to keep the track clear for on coming traffic. (Nice spot for a quick stop, this stream does not run all year round so skip it if driving during summer and return to Wpt17.)

Wpt17: Turn left to continue on Atkins Rd.

Wpt19: Powerlines track on left hand side, turn left.

Wpt20: Arrive back at the crossroads of O'Conner Rd and turn right to return to Wpt4

Wpt04: Turn right and return to Quarry and air up to highway pressure.

Wpt03: T-Junction, turn left along Atkins Rd.

Wpt02: Cross roads, keep straight on.

Wpt01: Arrive back at Charles Rd.

End of track.

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