4WD Tracks near Perth

Perth is well-placed for 4WD day trips into the Darling Scarp and the south-west jarrah forest. The Perth Hills — the Darling Range east of the city — start within 30 minutes and extend through Mundaring, Kalamunda, Armadale, and down towards Dwellingup. The jarrah-marri forest is a different character from eastern Australian bushland but gives satisfying easy-medium terrain.

Dwellingup, about 90 minutes south of Perth, is the go-to destination for a proper Perth Hills 4WD day trip — a network of state forest tracks with good signage and free day access. The Stirling Range further south (3–3.5 hours) gives a different environment with mountain approach tracks.