Attractions

Porongurup Scenic Drive

Enjoy impressive views of the entire Porongurup Range on a 23km scenic drive.

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Tree-In-The-Rock

The Tree-in-the-Rock picnic area sits within the karri trees. Some say it reminds them of a cathedral, with the towering karris providing a domed roof.

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Castle Rock

Castle Rock picnic area is more than just the starting point for walkers wanting to experience the Granite Skywalk, it's also a great spot for a picnic. 

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Granite Skywalk

The Granite Skywalk is a suspended walkway on the huge granite outcrop of Castle Rock.

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Trails

Walitj Meil Walk Trail

Bush Walk
1 kilometre

The Walitj Meil Walk trail is a Friends of the Porongurup Range initiative. It is an easy to moderate one kilometre loop walk from Castle Rock picnic area to a point providing scenic views across to the Stirling Ranges.

Wansbrough Walk

Bush Walk
4 kilometres

This eight kilometre return hike takes you through towering Karri forest along a gully between Nancy’s Peak and Devil’s Slide in the Porongurup National Park.

Bolganup Heritage Trail

Bush Walk
600 metres

A short and easy 600 metre loop trail beneath the towering Karri trees to Bolganup Creek and return back to Tree-in-the-Rock picnic area. A great option for all the family.

Castle Rock

Bush Walk
4.7 kilometres

The 4.7 km (return) Castle Rock Trail in Porongurup NP starts at the Castle Rock picnic area and climbs through jarrah, marri and karri forest, past the fascinating Balancing Rock to the base of Castle Rock and the lower lookout. A further steep and challenging climb, scrambling over rocks and climbing a 6m ladder brings you to the Granite Skywalk; an amazing steel structure that winds its way around the massive granite dome, providing panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.    

Devils Slide

Bush Walk
5 kilometres

A moderate two hour walk to take you to the highest peak of the Porongurup Ranges. With sweeping views from the summit, to the South over the Indian Ocean on a clear day and Stirling Ranges to the North.

Nancy Peak

Bush Walk
5.5 kilometres

A great circuit walk, Nancy Peak traverses the main peak of the Porongurup Ranges 23 kilometres from Mount Barker in the Great Southern region.. As well as the beauty of the moss-covered granite rocks and the lush forest, the views are magnificent with the Stirling Ranges visible to the north and, on a clear day, you can see the Southern Ocean.

Drive trails

Flavours of the Porongurup Range Trail

Drive (2WD)
23 kilometres

The Porongurup Range National Park is renowned for its giant Karri trees and ancient granite rocks. The varied bush walks dotted throughout the Porongurup Range will appeal to all levels of hikers throughout the year, while the Sky Walk at Castle Rock, with its breathtakingly beautiful panoramic views is a ‘must-see’.

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