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Spectacular waterfalls (in Winter) on the Deep River; White water canoe launching facilities; barbecue and camping facilities. Take the boardwalk along the banks of the River and enjoy peaceful bushland with colourful local birdlife. Viewing platform especially for photographers. |
HILLTOP LOOKOUT
Overlooks Frankland River, Nornalup Inlet, Nuyts Wilderness
and the islands off the South Coast. View Giant Red Tingle Tree and
other amazing natural sights in the ancient forest on Hilltop Drive.
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Situated in Frankland State Forest; bush walkers’ dream to lookout at the top - see to the horizon 360º; abundant wildflowers in Spring. Camping facilities. |
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Scenic drive through stands of giant Tingle and Karri trees of old growth forest. Picnic sites and ideal for bush walking. |
TREE TOP WALK
Giant suspended walkway through the towering canopy of
the forest -
get a birds’ eye view. Highest point 40 metres
above ground level.
Enjoy boardwalk through the ancient empire of giant karri
and tingle trees.
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Takes its’ name from the Norwegian barque “Mandalay” wrecked in 1911 off the coast between Chatham Island and Long Point. At certain times the remains of the wreck can still be seen. Excellent beach fishing. |
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Join one of the many relaxing cruises of the Walpole and Nornalup Inlets and up the tranquil waters of the Frankland River. Refreshments supplied. |
BROKE INLET
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Situated on the Frankland River the water in Winter rushes over the rocks and forms a large swirling whirlpool at a bend in the River. Photographers dream of flying foam against granite rock backdrop. |
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Enjoy beautiful coastal scenery, accessible by steps. Fishing, whale-watching. Home of Eucalyptus ficifolia - famous Red Flowering Gum - flowers in Summer. |
For the Camera enthusiast ...
From mid-September through to
November/December the bushlands surrounding Walpole become an ever changing
kaliedescope of vivid colour, enhanced by a backdrop of green.
White Clematis, native Blue
Wisteria and yellow Wattles predominate.
However, these are interspersed
with flowering plants of every other hue and size, from the
largest forest tree to the tiny
unique jewels of the native orchids.
Western Australia is famous for
its’ wildflowers, with the South Coast
having greatest concentration
of different species including :
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For the Bird Fancier ...
The variety of habitats in and
around Walpole ensures that birdlife is plentiful and varied.
You may see the birds of the
forest, heathlands, inlets and ocean - all on one day,
and often within the townsite.
The delicate brilliance of the
Wrens, the majesty of a lone Sea Eagle, a stately flotilla of
Pelicans or the scarlet flashes
of the Western Rosellas.
One would be hard pressed to
find a better place to visit -
if birds are your scene.
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For the Artist / Painter ...
Walpole offers the most amazing
array of natural subjects for
your brush to capture on canvas.
From fascinating fungi to giant
Tingle trees;
from forest rivers to magnificent
coastal scenery.
Wild or tranquil, colour vivid
or muted -
it's all here waiting for you.
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native fauna including : Kangaroo
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