Story: Mundaring Weir
Episode: 14
Presenter: Will Cochrane
Air Date: 24th of May

Will explores Mundaring Weir, where spectacular scenery and one of WA’s greatest engineering achievements come together.

• Nestled in the Perth Hills, Mundaring Weir combines natural beauty with more than a century of engineering and Western Australian history.
• Completed in 1903, the dam created Lake C.Y. O’Connor and became the starting point of the famous Goldfields Water Supply Scheme to Kalgoorlie.
• Engineer C.Y. O’Connor’s visionary pipeline project transformed Western Australia, despite intense public criticism during its construction.
• Visitors can explore the No.1 Pump Station Museum and follow sections of the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail, which traces the historic route to the Goldfields.
• The area also features a range of walking trails through Beelu National Park, including the popular Helena Valley Circuit and shorter scenic walks.
• Panoramic views across the lake, forest and dam wall make Mundaring Weir a favourite destination for hikers, photographers and nature lovers alike.
• With picnic areas, wildlife, history and nearby attractions like the Mundaring Weir Hotel, the site offers a perfect day trip escape from Perth.