- Peel Geotrail Drive officially launched today to
put a spotlight on the natural attractions
and cultural heritage of the region
- Project
supported by $26,500 funding from the Cook Government
- Trail
expected to drive increased visitation to the region and provide local tourism
operators and businesses a boost
Regional Development Minister Don Punch has officially launched the Peel
Geotrail Drive, which is set to put a spotlight on the many natural and
cultural attractions on Bindjareb Country and boost visitation to the region.
The new interpretive signage along the trail, spanning from Mandurah to
Lake Clifton and out to Pinjarra and Waroona, allows visitors to scan a QR code
and learn more about the geological, natural and cultural highlights of the
area.
There are 12 sites of interest along the geotrail, including the largest
thrombolites in the southern hemisphere at Yalgorup National Park, situated 105
kilometres south of Perth.
The geotrail is the first of its kind in the region and can be driven by
vehicle in one day, or explored by bike or on foot over several days.
The Peel Geotrail map and interpretive signage were developed by Geoparks
WA in partnership with local Bindjareb Elders.
The project was supported by $26,500 funding from the Cook Government,
in collaboration with the Peel Development Commission, the Department of
Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, surrounding local governments, Salt
and Bush Eco Tours, Trails WA and Geological Survey of Western Australia
The trail is expected to drive increased visitation to the region and provide
local tourism operators and businesses a boost, while celebrating the
indigenous culture and heritage of the area.
Comments attributed to Regional Development
Minister Don Punch:
"It is my pleasure to be on Bindjareb Country today to officially launch
the Peel Geotrail Drive, which is a great way to explore the geological,
natural and cultural highlights of the area.
"The Lake Clifton Thrombolites are the jewel in our Geotrail crown - a
wonderous tourism attraction of cultural and environmental significance and I
hope that many visitors get to explore and be educated about this unique and
beautiful region.
"It is through education about these sites that we can conserve them for
both their geological and cultural heritage values.
"It is a priority of the Cook Government to leverage WA's natural assets
to drive regional tourism. Underpinning our approach to regional development is
a focus on enhancing climate resilience, maintaining biodiversity, and
environmentally sustainable development."
