Valley of the Giants - Denmark, Walpole, Nornalup & Albany Western Australia's Great Southern Region
GREAT SOUTHERN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
 
 

Walpole-Nornalup National Park, 20,000 hectares of diverse vegetation landforms, pristine forests and wilderness. Park landmark attractions are unique of its natural environment. Forests of, Karri, Tingle, Eucalypt, Jarrah and Marri. Sight Western Grey Kangaroo, Quokka, Honey Possum, Yellow Footed Mouse, Bush Rat, Bandicoots and a variety of birds, Fly Batchs, Honeyeaters and Parrots.

Valley Of The Giants Tree Top Walk, most popular with visitors features a walkway that rises up to 38m above the forest, a different perspective on the shapes, sounds and movement of the forest. Below, a boardwalk through the Ancient Empire forest.

Circular Pool is a section of the Frankland River a must visit for the falls in winter and the large, tranquil pool in summer.

Conspicuous Cliff along Ficifolia Road to Peaceful Bay has car access to fabulous coastal heath land featuring swamp paperbark and, in summer, the ficifolia, and a red flowering gum endemic to the region. In winter and spring witness the antics of whales and enjoy the wildflowers, birds and wild life all year round.

Nornalup, nestled on the Frankland River, a pioneered settlement. The surrounding forest creates an aura of peace and tranquillity whilst the Frankland River, with its unparalleled reflections, is a favourite fishing haunt for boating and fishing. For 4WD enthusiasts there is a track across country to the beautiful Bellanger Beach.

Peaceful Bay is a picturesque coastal holiday destination, once a large coastal grazing lease used by landowners. The only signs of habitation for many years were a few fishermen's shacks; now on leasehold and freehold are more than 250 holiday homes. Rame Head, Nut Road Lookout and The Gap are 4WD drive coastal destinations for fishing, whale and seal watching.

Mount Frankland, walk trail around the base or climb to its peak for a breathtaking view of the surrounding landscape. A shelter, toilet, water and barbecue facilities are also available to campers.


 
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