DWELLINGUP → COLLIE
Brief overview
One of the finest sections of the entire Munda Biddi Trail — 146 km of smooth winding singletrack through Lane Poole Reserve and Nanga Mill beside the Murray River, Lake Brockman with its café and swimming, and flowing forest riding all the way to Collie.
Description of the Trail
Just south of Dwellingup, the trail runs through Lane Poole Reserve and Nanga Mill on smooth winding singletrack in beautiful forest beside the Murray River — some of the most pleasant riding of the whole Munda Biddi Trail. The area has numerous camping areas, swimming and canoeing spots, and mountain biking trails. You'll ride across the Murray River on a new suspension bridge shortly after entering Lane Poole Reserve — the swimming spot 100 metres to the east is especially good. A few kilometres north of Bidjar Ngoulin hut, you'll ride some of the most pleasant singletrack of the trail winding through Nanga Mill and Lane Poole Reserve. Around Bidjar Ngoulin hut, a good-quality railway trackbed through denser forest awaits — the 5 km before and after the hut is fun downhill riding. Further south, occasional wide gravel roads pass through the Alcoa mining area before doubletrack leads toward Lake Brockman. Lake Brockman is a dam supplying irrigation water with campsites, cabins and an excellent café — check opening hours if you'll depend on them for food. Swimming is allowed. South of Lake Brockman, pleasant singletrack through Jarrah and Marri forest leads to Yarri Hut. From Yarri Hut to Mornington Road, singletrack leads to quiet gravel roads through gorgeous tall forest. A new section of trail parallels Mornington Road before more gently undulating and flowing double track and singletrack carry you all the way to Collie.
Highlights
Trail Breakdown
Day 2 : Lane Poole Reserve to Bidjar Ngoulin Hut. Ride some of the most pleasant singletrack on the whole Munda Biddi through Nanga Mill and Lane Poole Reserve. Around Bidjar Ngoulin Hut, a good-quality railway trackbed winds through denser forest. The 5 km before and after the hut features fun downhill riding.
Day 3 : Bidjar Ngoulin Hut to Lake Brockman. Occasional wide gravel roads pass through the Alcoa mining area. Just north of Lake Brockman, share Scarp Road briefly with vehicles before the route returns to bush and descends the west side of the lake. Lake Brockman has campsites, cabins and an excellent café — check opening hours in advance. Swimming is allowed.
Day 4 : Lake Brockman to Yarri Hut. A few soft pea gravel and sandy sections but mainly pleasant singletrack through Jarrah and Marri forest. Summer can make this section softer underfoot — plan accordingly.
Day 5 : Yarri Hut to Collie. Singletrack leads to quiet gravel roads through gorgeous tall forest. A new section of trail parallels Mornington Road before more gently undulating and flowing double track and singletrack carry you into Collie.
Signage
Standard Munda Biddi markers throughout. Brief shared road sections near Lake Brockman on Scarp Road — watch for vehicles. Alcoa mining area gravel roads are wide and clearly marked.
Campsites and Facilities
Lane Poole Reserve — numerous camping areas, swimming and canoeing spots, mountain biking trails. Murray River suspension bridge swimming spot. Bidjar Ngoulin Hut — enclosed hut, tent sites, rainwater tanks, drop toilets. Lake Brockman — campsites, cabins, café (check hours), swimming. Yarri Hut — enclosed hut, tent sites, rainwater tanks, drop toilets. Collie — full town services: supermarket, cafés, accommodation, bike-friendly services.
Getting there
Start: Dwellingup — vehicle access, parking available, Dwellingup Hotel for last meals and supplies. Finish: Collie — full town services. Transport coordination recommended for one-way trips.
Who is this section for?
Practical tips
Real Stories from travelers
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“We rode the Munda Biddi end-to-end over 16 days on the hardtails with full camping gear. It was raw, challenging and absolutely incredible. Waking up in the forest every morning, riding through endless jarrah trees and feeling completely disconnected from everything — that’s what made it special. The bikes were perfectly set up for bikepacking and we felt fully self-sufficient the whole way.”
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“I chose the hardtail expedition setup with camping gear and it was the best decision. Everything was dialled — bags, gear, bike. Long days, sometimes tough, but the freedom you get riding fully self-supported is unreal. If you’re looking for a real adventure, this is it.”
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“We did a 7-day section with the electric bikes — honestly the perfect balance. You still get the full Munda Biddi experience, but without carrying gear. The e-bikes made longer distances super enjoyable and arriving at a proper bed each evening was a game changer.”
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“I wasn’t sure I could handle multiple days in a row, but the e-bike setup made it completely doable. Great distances, amazing scenery, and no stress about logistics. Everything was planned and smooth from start to finish.”
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“We started in Dwellingup and finished in Nannup with the bike delivery and pickup organised — super easy. Not having to worry about transport made a huge difference. We just focused on riding and enjoying the trail.”
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“The shuttle option was perfect. We got dropped right at the trailhead and picked up at the end — no hassle, no planning stress. It made the whole experience feel seamless and way more enjoyable.”
Choose your experience
✓Electric Bike + Accommodation
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