WALPOLE BIKE TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Pedal & Paddle: A Full‑Day Mountain Bike and Packraft Through the Walpole Wilderness
A full‑day guided outing that pairs a 14 km mountain bike traverse of tingle forest with a 2.5 km packraft on the Frankland River—this guide lays out the route, logistics and kit you’ll need.
Pedal & Paddle: A Full‑Day Mountain Bike and Packraft Through the Walpole Wilderness.
Join Emma and the WOW Wilderness team for a full‑day Pedal & Paddle Adventure through the Walpole Wilderness: a morning 14 km mountain bike ride under towering tingle trees, followed by a tranquil 2.5 km packraft along the Frankland River to Monastery Landing—an itinerary that moves from forest canopy to flat water in a single, connected day.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
From Giants Trail Head to the Frankland River
A two‑part route that links a 14 km mountain bike loop through the Giants Trails network with a flat‑water 2.5 km packraft downstream, letting you experience the Walpole Wilderness by both wheel and paddle.
Ancient tingle forest and the Frankland’s quiet reaches
The outing exposes you to the region’s distinct biodiversity and the sense of place around Monastery Landing—a stretch of river tied to the area’s conservation story—revealing the scale and character of the Walpole Wilderness.
A fully guided, gear‑ready day
This is a fully guided full‑day experience with equipment and food provided, designed to combine active trail riding with an accessible packraft paddle for a single cohesive wilderness day.
What the day feels like
How the day feels
The day unfolds like a simple two‑act play: morning pedals beneath towering tingle trees on the Giants Trails, a riverside lunch and a peaceful packraft descent of the Frankland River to Monastery Landing, before a short celebration and return to Walpole—an approachable, full‑day immersion in this special landscape.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should take care.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring comfortable active clothing suitable to the weather, sun protection (hat, sunglasses, long sleeve top, sunscreen), at least 2 L of drinking water, your favourite snacks, a rain jacket and spare dry warm clothes for after paddling.
Wear comfortable, worn‑in enclosed shoes or trail runners and layered active clothing appropriate to conditions; long sleeves and a hat are recommended for sun protection.
Carry a minimum of 2 L drinking water and any personal snacks you prefer; the trip includes provided food but personal preferences are encouraged.
Pack a rain jacket—this region is one of the wettest parts of Western Australia—and a change of dry clothes for after the packraft leg.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the Pedal & Paddle Adventure take?
The scheduled duration is approximately 7 hours for the full‑day experience.
What distances will I cover on bike and by packraft?
The trip includes roughly 14 km of mountain biking and a 2.5 km flat‑water packraft paddle.
Where and when do we meet?
The listed meeting location is Coalmine Beach Western End Carpark; the itinerary also indicates a 9:00 AM gathering at Pioneer Park to organise gear prior to transfers.
Is equipment and food provided?
Yes—the experience is fully guided and includes provided equipment and food as part of the trip.
What level of fitness is required?
A moderate fitness level is required; participants must be able to mountain bike and paddle independently.
When does the tour finish?
The itinerary plans to return participants to Walpole with an approximate tour end around 4:00 PM.