About Lane Poole Reserve
Lane Poole Reserve is a large conservation and recreation reserve on the Murray River near Dwellingup in the Shire of Murray, Western Australia, about 100 km south of Perth. Managed by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, it protects jarrah forest and river valley. Notable for extensive campgrounds, swimming holes, canoeing, bushwalking including the Bibbulmun Track, and historic timber milling sites such as Nanga.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a forested river valley setting along the Murray River with jarrah forest, granite outcrops and swimming holes such as Island Pool. The reserve offers developed campgrounds, day-use picnic areas, canoe launch points, walking trails including sections of the Bibbulmun Track and Munda Biddi Trail, and historic sites like Nanga Mill. Facilities are rustic and bush-oriented, with opportunities for camping, swimming, paddling, hiking and mountain biking.
Key highlights
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Murray River swimming and canoeing areas including Island Pool and Baden Powell
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Extensive campgrounds along the river including Baden Powell, Nanga, Chuditch and Stringers
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Sections of the Bibbulmun Track and Munda Biddi Trail passing through the reserve
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Historic Nanga Mill and former timber milling heritage sites
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Jarrah forest, wildflowers in spring and native wildlife viewing