Chittering

Chittering offers a variety of ways to spend time outdoors or explore the history of the area. At Spoonbill Lake, a walking trail follows the shoreline; at Djidi-Djidi Ridge, the trail includes a lookout with views across the Chittering Valley. There is also Holy Trinity Anglican Church, the first church and the oldest public building in the Shire of Chittering. Each destination offers a different focus: you can plan your outings around a walk, views, birdwatching or architectural history.

Walk and watch birds at Spoonbill Lake

The walking trail at Spoonbill Lake is 800 m long. The return walk covers 1.6 km and takes 40 minutes. The trail is flat and has no steps. This gives you a clear idea of the distance, trail conditions and time needed for the circuit. If you would like to combine your walk with a break, there are also picnic facilities along the lake shore.

Along the way, you may spot wood ducks, Pacific black ducks, little grebes and wading birds. The lakeside trail therefore appeals both to walkers looking for a short circuit and to those who would like to observe birdlife. The birds mentioned give the walk a clear connection with nature, without requiring you to spot any particular species. When planning your day, you can take the stated duration into account and decide whether to combine the walk with a picnic.

Views at Djidi-Djidi Ridge

The trail at Djidi-Djidi Ridge is 1.5 km long, including the return walk. It has steep slopes in some places and leads to a lookout with views across the Chittering Valley. Compared with the flat circuit at Spoonbill Lake, the elevation changes are therefore an important difference as well as the distance. If you prefer to make a lookout your destination, the Ridge is a good option; if you are looking for a flat, step-free trail, you could consider the walk at Spoonbill Lake.

Church and landmarks in the area

Holy Trinity Anglican Church is the first church and the oldest public building in the Shire of Chittering. Its historical significance makes it a distinct point of interest if, alongside landscapes and walking trails, you would also like to include the Shire’s architectural history in your travel interests. It is therefore quite different from the two trails: the focus here is the identity of a historic building, rather than a walking route or a nature experience.

Another named place is Nesci Estate Wine Farm. It is located at the corner of Great Northern Highway and Wandena Road North in Chittering. Its exact location at this intersection makes it an easy place to find in the area. When choosing holiday accommodation in Chittering, these different interests may help you decide: do you place particular importance on walks and views, time by the lake, or a cultural focus? Your answer can help determine the character of your stay, without every activity needing to have the same focus.

Discover more places

If you would also like to explore other places, here are some more destinations: Mandurah, Bindoon, Toodyay, Margaret River, Frankland River, Herne Hill, Swanbourne and Scotsdale.

For the broader travel overview: Western Australia.