Join the WA Forest Alliance (WAFA) for a weekend tour of the Northern Jarrah Forest in Jarrahdale and Dwellingup and learn about the forest’s ecology, immense natural and cultural values and about current threats from mining. You’ll come away equipped with tools and resources to be an active champion for the forests.

OVERVIEW

The Northern Jarrah Forest grows on the Darling Plateau in a belt around 250 kilometres long, from north of Toodyay to south of Collie. This two-day tour will guide you through sections of the forest around Jarrahdale and Dwellingup which are under particular threat from the proposed expansion of bauxite mining. Find out more here: bit.ly/ProtectNJF

Travelling via bus, the Hotham Valley Railway and on foot, we’ll witness magnificent intact forest, cleared and rehabilitated areas and forests under threat. Along the way you’ll hear from locals who have been campaigning tirelessly against clearing for mining operations from Alcoa, South32 and Rio Tinto. The discussion will be continued over dinner at the Dwelly Pub on Saturday night.

This tour is open to all, whether you’re a long time supporter or have never come to a WAFA event before. Kids are welcome so long as they're able to manage a 6km walk. Please book an individual spot for them for the buses and accommodation. Those who haven’t campaigned with WAFA before are particularly encouraged to come along!

GETTING THERE

Transport is included from set locations in Perth, Fremantle, Rockingham, Bunbury, Margaret River, Dwellingup and Denmark.

More information will be provided about collection points and times upon booking.

ACCOMMODATION

We have exclusive use of the Jarrah Forest Lodge, located in the beautiful Jarrah forests of Dwellingup.

You have the option of bed type when booking, including single beds, double beds, queen beds, sofa beds and bunk beds. Please note that most rooms are shared or have connecting doors. Bathrooms are also shared and you are required to bring your own linen, pillow and towels.

Please let us know in the booking form if you are attending with others so that we can try and place you in rooms together. We will try our hardest but this may not always be possible to accommodate.

If you wish to extend your stay before or after the Saturday night please book direct and let us know so we can try and make sure you are in the same room. www.forestdiscoverycentre.com.au/jarrah-forest-lodge

Locals or those who wish to organise their own accommodation elsewhere are welcome. Please select the tour only option.

Those who are already in Dwellingup on the Saturday morning will be collected from the lodge.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• One nights accommodation at the Jarrah Forest Lodge
• All transport including bus from Perth, Fremantle, Rockingham, Margaret River, Denmark or Dwellingup.
• Ticket on the Hotham Valley Railway's Dwellingup Forest Train
• Light breakfast on Sunday Morning
• Tea & Coffee
• Speakers
• Excellent company with 50 other like-minded people passionate about protecting the forests

WHAT TO BRING

• Towel
• Toiletries
• Pillow
• Linen and Blanket or sleeping bag
• Raincoat and umbrella
• Warm clothes
• Walking shoes
• Notebook and pens
• A thermos full of boiling water for tea & coffee along the way
• Keep cup
• Lunch for Saturday
• Something yummy to share for morning / afternoon tea
• Money to buy Saturday dinner at the pub and Sunday lunch at the General Store
• Enthusiasm to learn how you can help protect the Northern Jarrah Forest

COST

Threatened Forest Tours are run on a pay what you can or gift economy basis.

It works like this: we suggest a donation per person to cover the costs of the event.
You pay what you can afford and/or what you feel the event is worth, even if it's less than suggested.
If you can pay more than the suggested donation then please do, this helps to cover the costs of those who can’t pay as much and any profits made from the event go back to protecting the forests.

There is a place to make a donation at the end of the page when selecting your booking type. You can also make a one-off or regular donation at anytime to WAFA by visiting wafa.org.au/donate/

ITINERARY

SATURDAY 25 JUNE
6:00 am - 10:00 am Buses (included) collect attendees from various locations and travel to Dwellingup.
10:00 am All buses and cars rendezvous at Dwellingup Station
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Ride Hotham Valley Railway's Dwellingup Forest Train to Etmilyn (included), passing proposed exploration and mining areas (includes ~25 minute walk). Share morning tea on board (bring something to share).
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Depart Dwellingup Station and drive past various mine and rehab sites. We’ll stop for a picnic lunch (BYO) along the way.
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Drive back to Jarrah Forest Lodge to check-in.
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Check-in to accommodation and refresh before dinner
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Walk to the Dwelly Pub (1km)
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Join local campaigners for dinner at the Dwelly Pub (purchase own dinner) for discussions on the threats from proposed expansion of bauxite mining.

SUNDAY 26 JUNE
7:30 am - 8:30 am Breakfast at Jarrah Forest Lodge (included)
8:30 am - 9:00 am Check-out from accommodation
9:00 am - 10:00 am Depart Jarrah Forest Lodge and drive to Sullivan Rock Carpark
10:00 am - 12:30 pm Walk along Bibbulmun Track Sullivan Rock to Mount Vincent (5.5km)
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Depart Sullivan Rock Carpark and drive to Jarrahdale General Store via exposed expansion areas.
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch at Jarrahdale General Store (purchase own lunch)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Depart Jarrahdale General Store and drive down Kingsbury Drive to witness current and proposed mining areas.
3:00 pm Return home on buses.

View the journey on Google Maps.