Boddington: River, Art and Leisure

For a trip to Boddington, you can choose between river landscapes, art and active leisure as different areas of interest. Hotham Park is on the Hotham River; other local attractions include art trails, river routes and leisure facilities. If you are looking for a hotel in Boddington, you can first consider which of these themes matter for your stay.

Art Trails in Town

The Boddington Sculpture Trail runs from the entrance monument on Albany Highway to the mosaic wall in Hotham Park. The Boddington Mural Trail is a self-guided loop from Central Park through the town centre to the murals around Hotham Park and the Visitor Centre. This gives you a choice of different types of routes: the monument and mosaic wall are the endpoints of the Sculpture Trail, while the Mural Trail is a loop through town.

River Routes and Their Destinations

The Ranford Pool River Trail is a 4 km out-and-back route. It starts at Lions Weir in Boddington and follows the Hotham River to historic Ranford Pool. The 4 km covers the return journey, not just the distance to the destination. Fishing, canoeing and birdwatching are possible along the section of the Hotham River reached by the trail. This route therefore combines a specific route format and a named destination with activities on the river. The Hotham River is a shared scenic reference point for the Ranford route and Hotham Park.

The Tullis Rail Trail runs from Boddington to Tullis Bridge along the Hotham River and passes through flat grazing land and wooded reserves. Compared with the Ranford Pool River Trail, the destination and landscape are the specific points of reference here, while the Ranford route specifies an out-and-back distance of 4 km. On 8 September 2026, the Tullis Rail Trail was reported closed following recent bushfires. Check its status before your trip, before planning to use this trail.

Leisure at Hotham Park and the Swimming Pool

Hotham Park has a skatepark and pump track for skating, cycling and scootering. The park playground includes swings, slides, climbing equipment and a flying fox. It therefore offers both facilities for the stated wheeled activities and a range of play equipment. If you would like to include these activities in your travel plans, you can use the specific facilities to assess what might interest you during your stay.

Boddington Public Swimming Pool has a 25-metre outdoor pool and a wading pool. Facilities also include large change rooms with showers and accessible amenities. This names both different types of pools and changing and shower facilities that you can take into account when planning a visit to the pool.

For the broader travel overview: Shire of Boddington.