Walpole-Nornalup National Park Park

Address: Walpole-Nornalup National Park, Walpole, Western Australia

Website: https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park/walpole-nornalup

Walpole-Nornalup National Park protects coastal karri and red tingle forests, waterways, and riverine systems in southwestern Western Australia, forming part of the larger Walpole Wilderness area. The park is noted for tall eucalypt forests and elevated canopy access.

The area has long been recognized for its unique tall eucalypt forests and was progressively protected through state park designations in the 20th century; it now forms part of the Walpole Wilderness protection network to conserve forest and estuary ecosystems.

The park lies on the lower southern coast of Western Australia near the small towns of Walpole and Nornalup, in the state’s southwest forest region. It is several hours’ drive south of Perth and is accessible by sealed and unsealed regional roads.

• Tree Top Walk accessibility: The Tree Top Walk provides wheelchair-accessible sections at the entrance area and is one of the park’s most visited features; check seasonal opening hours and any visitor limits.
• Notable trees: Look for large red tingle and karri trees throughout the park; some individual trees have hollow bases large enough for people to stand beneath or enter via low openings.

What to See#

• Tree Top Walk: An elevated canopy walkway that runs through a tingle and karri forest, reaching approximately 40 metres above ground and extending around 600 metres in total length, giving panoramic views of the forest canopy.
• Tingle tree stands and boardwalks: The ancient tingle tree stands and boardwalk circuits provide access to large red tingle trunks and root systems; several marked short walks allow close inspection of these endemic eucalypts and their buttressed bases.
• Walpole-Nornalup Inlets: Walpole and Nornalup Inlets form estuarine waterways at the park’s edge, with boat ramps and short viewing points used for cruises and wildlife watching.

The park is roughly 430 km south of Perth along South Western Highway and then Cookernup/Walpole roads; the town of Walpole is the usual gateway with car access recommended for exploring the park and its lookouts.

• Drive the scenic route from Walpole to the park's main car parks to begin the Tree Top Walk or access forest trails.
• Allow time for the giant tingle and karri trees; pauses at boardwalk overlooks reward slow walkers.
• Visit the Warren River mouth at dusk for possible sightings of black swans and shorebirds.