Mount Frankland National Park
Park Coastal Western Australia park preserving tall karri forests
Mount Frankland National Park near Walpole features granite ridges, walkable viewpoints and old-growth karri and tingle forests-popular with walkers and photographers exploring the southern Western Australian coastline.
Mount Frankland National Park is a protected area in south-west Western Australia that conserves granite peaks and native forest. The park is noted for short walks, lookout points and native vegetation typical of the region.
Visitors can use short marked trails and viewpoints to access summit outcrops and forested valleys; activities are principally day walks, nature observation and photography. There are no large commercial facilities inside the park and infrastructure focuses on low-impact access.
The park was established to protect representative forest types and granite landforms of the south-west. Management emphasizes conservation of native ecosystems and provision of basic visitor access without major development.
Geographically the park sits near the south coast of Western Australia in the Walpole area, within a larger mosaic of reserves and forested landscapes that define the region.
- Region: Located in south-west Western Australia near the town of Walpole and part of the Walpole-Nornalup and south coast conservation region.
- Visitor use: Offers short walks and lookout access rather than long alpine routes, with visitor use focused on day hikes and scenic viewpoints.
What to See #
- Mount Frankland (summit): Mount Frankland summit - a granite peak with short walking tracks and a lookout that provides panoramic views over surrounding native forest and valleys.
- Forests and trails: Native forest and walking trails - a network of short walks and forested areas protecting karri and associated south-west Western Australian vegetation communities, used for day walks and nature observation.
How to Get to Mount Frankland National Park #
Mount Frankland National Park is about 400 km south-east of Perth and roughly 25-50 km north of Walpole. Drive via South Coast Highway (National Route 1) and follow local roads to the park entrances; park facilities and trailheads are signposted from nearby towns.
Tips for Visiting Mount Frankland National Park #
- Use the access road from Walpole-Nornalup National Park and approach the park's trails for granite outcrops and lookouts.
- Bring birding gear-this park is noted for forest birds and rare flora.
- Combine with a visit to the nearby Shannon River and coastal reserves for varied scenery.
Best Time to Visit Mount Frankland National Park #
Best visited in spring and late spring to early summer for wildflowers and comfortable hiking; winters are wetter.
Weather & Climate near Mount Frankland National Park #
Mount Frankland National Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 7°C to 25°C. Abundant rainfall (1002 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 22 mm.
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March
March is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (132 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (169 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.