Lower Chittering: River, Hills and Walking Trails

Lower Chittering is known for its abundance of wildflowers and gently rolling green hills. Experience this landscape from different perspectives: on a scenic drive or by visiting a trail on foot. If you’re looking for a hotel in Lower Chittering, deciding between a drive and a walk is a useful starting point for planning your trip. The individual nature destinations offer different highlights, ranging from distinctive river and park features to seasonal plants and valley views.

River, Hills and Parkland

The Brockman River flows through the grounds of Christos Valley Wine in Lower Chittering, which also borders Avon National Park. The river and park boundary give this place two distinct landscape features. Lower Chittering is also known for its wildflowers and gently rolling green hills. The river and park relate to this specific location, while the hills and wildflowers shape the landscape of Lower Chittering as a whole.

Drives and Trails

Lower Chittering is the starting point for scenic Tourist Drive 359. Driving and visiting a walking trail are different kinds of outings, so the drive can be a focus of its own when planning your day. Peace Be Still is a private retreat in Lower Chittering, where day visitors are permitted to walk the trails on the grounds. Some of the Peace Be Still Trails lead into Avon Valley National Park. Check visitor conditions before you travel and trail conditions before setting out.

The Peace Be Still Trails have picnic tables and toilet facilities. You can also plan to take a break on site as part of your trail visit.

Walking trail at Djidi-Djidi Ridge in the Chittering region

The walking trail at Djidi-Djidi Ridge in the Chittering region is rich in seasonal wildflowers, including wattles, parrotbush and orchids; actual flowering conditions vary. The trail offers sweeping views across the valley from the lookout at Djidi-Djidi Ridge. The flowers and valley views offer different highlights: flowering is seasonal, while the lookout’s views are a permanent feature. If you’re particularly interested in plant diversity, take changing flowering conditions into account when planning your visit.

Getting There from Perth

Lower Chittering is less than an hour’s drive from Perth; actual driving time depends on the route and conditions. Use this as an initial guide, not as a fixed duration for every trip. When planning, it helps to distinguish the journey from Perth from Tourist Drive 359: the Perth information gives you an idea of the trip to the destination, while Tourist Drive 359 is a separate scenic drive and outing option.

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