The Harvey Hike Trail (also known as the Weir Walk) is a self-guided walking trail that celebrates the famous Harvey Hikes of the 1930s.
The 4km one-way or 8km return trail connects ten historical markers along a journey from the Harvey Railway Station Precinct to the Harvey Dam.
Follow the path and learn about the rich history of Harvey along the way. During the difficult Great Depression years, the Rail Department offered reduced train fares combined with country hike days to increase passenger use of WA trains.
When Harvey was chosen for the Hike, passengers walked from the Harvey Railway Station for 2.5 miles to the Little Weir for a picnic lunch, and after lunch, continued their hike to Harvey Weir (Harvey Dam). The Hikes usually coincided with the two weirs overflowing in springtime.
The Harvey Hike in 1933 saw 3,228 people arrive in Harvey by five trains from Perth, Bunbury and Collie.
The 4km one-way or 8km return trail connects ten historical markers along a journey from the Harvey Railway Station Precinct to the Harvey Dam.
Follow the path and learn about the rich history of Harvey along the way. During the difficult Great Depression years, the Rail Department offered reduced train fares combined with country hike days to increase passenger use of WA trains.
When Harvey was chosen for the Hike, passengers walked from the Harvey Railway Station for 2.5 miles to the Little Weir for a picnic lunch, and after lunch, continued their hike to Harvey Weir (Harvey Dam). The Hikes usually coincided with the two weirs overflowing in springtime.
The Harvey Hike in 1933 saw 3,228 people arrive in Harvey by five trains from Perth, Bunbury and Collie.