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Hovea Falls – Swan View Tunnel loop from Parkerville

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Hovea Falls – Swan View Tunnel loop from Parkerville

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Hovea Falls – Swan View Tunnel loop from Parkerville

04:29

42.4km

400m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

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John Forrest National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.32 km

Hovea Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Hovea Falls are nestled on the eastern edge of John Forrest National Park. The waterfalls are small and flowing over smooth granite rocks with moss on them. It is a seasonal fall, best seen from June through October.

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5.42 km

Margaret Forrest Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Margaret Forrest Centre was named after Lady Margaret Forrest's contribution to the conservation of John Forrest National Park and her work as a founding member of the Karrakatta Club. Theres …

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5.46 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 …

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7.25 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, …

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7.82 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 …

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42.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.4 km

4.76 km

979 m

899 m

253 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.0 km

3.51 km

2.47 km

628 m

475 m

303 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

17°C

11°C

12 %

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Hovea Falls – Swan View Tunnel loop from Parkerville

Hovea Falls

Margaret Forrest Centre

John Forrest National Park

Railway Reserves Heritage Trail

Swan View Tunnel

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