Stirling Range Mountains

Address: Stirling Range National Park, Porongurup-Stirling Range region, Western Australia

Website: https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park/stirling-range

Admission: Free to enter the national park areas; fees apply for some trails and campsites managed by local parks

Stirling Range is a rugged mountain range in southwestern Western Australia notable for its rocky summits and botanical diversity. The range includes several peaks that rise above 1,000 meters and forms a visually prominent ridge in the landscape.

Visitors come for hiking, panoramic views and wildflower displays; the range supports many endemic plant species and is a major wildflower area in spring. Bluff Knoll, the range’s best-known summit, is a specific draw for walkers and photographers.

The ranges are part of protected lands managed as a national park, conserving endemic flora and natural habitats while providing walking tracks and basic visitor facilities. Traditional owners have long-standing connections to the landscape.

Located in the southwest corner of Western Australia, the Stirling Range sits inland from the southern coast and is accessed via regional roads from nearby towns and park entry points.

• Peaks and flora: Contains multiple peaks exceeding 1,000 meters and supports a high diversity of native wildflowers and endemic plant species, especially visible during spring.
• Winter snow: Some peaks occasionally receive snow in winter, making them a rare snow venue in southwestern Western Australia.

What to See#

• Bluff Knoll: The highest and most frequented peak in the range, rising to about 1,095 meters and popular for day hikes; it is known for panoramic views and occasional winter snow.

From Albany, take Frenchman Bay Road then the Stirling Range Road (approximately 85-100 km northwest depending on route). The main park entrance and Bluff Knoll carpark are signposted; some smaller trailheads require higher-clearance roads. Regional buses are infrequent-driving is the practical option.

• Drive the Stirling Range National Park roads early in the morning to catch the light on Bluff Knoll.
• Bluff Knoll can be snowcapped in winter-check conditions and park advisories before attempting summit hikes.
• The wildflower season (usually August-October) is short but spectacular; plan flexible dates if that's the goal.