Embrace the spirit of adventure in the picturesque town of Dwellingup. Lace up your hiking boots and follow the bushwalking trails, grab your helmet and hit the mountain bike tracks, or launch your canoe into the mighty Murray River. As evening falls, the pristine jarrah forests are the perfect backdrop to pitch a tent beneath a canopy of stars.

A one-and-a-half-hour drive south of Perth, the Adventure Trail town of Dwellingup is the perfect launching pad to explore the Murray River region’s walking, mountain biking and four-wheel-drive trails. Head out on a day trip from Perth, or stay overnight to explore all the area has to offer.

Get inspired at the Dwellingup Trails and Visitor Centre, where state-of-the-art technology offers an immersive experience into the trails that await. Pedal a section of the Munda Biddi Trail – spanning 1,000 kilometres from Mundaring to Albany, it’s the longest continuous off-road cycling trail on the planet. Or complete the Marrinup Trail, cycling past colourful wildflowers, ancient rocks and towering red gums on the way.

Having explored the countryside on foot or by bike, it’s time to take to the water at Lane Poole Reserve. Here, the Murray River feeds a series of waterways that are ideal for canoeing and white-water rafting.

For an insightful introduction to the region's natural treasures, climb the three viewing towers of the Forest Heritage Centre for panoramas of the forest canopy, and discover artisan crafts at the School of Fine Wood’s gallery.

When it’s time to leave the trails for the night, retreat to an eco-campsite to spend the night under the stars, or enjoy a warm welcome at Dwellingup's hotels and chalets.