Mount Frankland National Park Park

Website: https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park/mount-frankland

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.

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.

• 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.