Waroona Dam Loop
🗺️ mixed📍 25km⚠ High clearance
A fantastic all-rounder 130km south of Perth via the South Western Highway near the town of Waroona. Lake Navarino (Waroona Dam) is a large freshwater reservoir surrounded by dense jarrah forest that offers 4WD tracks ranging from gentle lakeside drives to tougher bush tracks with real bog holes and hill climbs. The main loop follows the dam perimeter on a well-worn track that winds along the water edge and through the surrounding bush — stunning scenery especially in the early morning when the mist sits on the water. Away from the main loop are more challenging tracks heading deeper into the jarrah forest with several proper hill climbs and water crossings that will test mid-level setups. The area also has excellent trout, perch and marron fishing (licence required). Lake Navarino Holiday Park is located right on the dam and provides camping, powered sites, and cabins — making this a great overnight destination. Combine with Dwellingup tracks to the north for a full weekend.
⚠ Do not drive into the dam water itself — vehicles have rolled on the steep bank. Some lakeside sections have soft edges; keep your speed down. Check fire ban conditions before visiting. Camping is at Lake Navarino Holiday Park only — lakeside free camping is no longer permitted.
Peel / Waroona
