Walpole - Nornalup National Park
Walpole-Nornalup National Park is within the Walpole Wilderness Area near Denmark. It is nearly 20,000 hectares of towering karri and tingle forests to coastal heath with little evidence of human activity. The rugged coastline, peaceful inlets and rivers are a major feature of the park's beauty, probably best known for the huge buttressed red tingle trees, unique to the Denmark area. At Peaceful Bay, between February and April, see one of nature's most remarkable phenomena, the annual migration and spawning run of the Australian salmon. For further information, contact the Department of Environment and Conservation, Walpole Office, on 08 9840 0400, or visit their website.
The Valley Of The Giants Tree Top Walk
The Valley of The Giants Tree Top Walk is west of Denmark and just east of the town of Walpole within the Walpole-Nornalup National Park.
The Tree Top Walk is one of the area's most popular tourist destinations. A 38 meter high walkway meanders through the tree tops, all ages can view the canopy of the magnificent tingle forest and get a different perspective on the shapes, sounds and movement of the forest.
The Ancient Empire boardwalk, below the Tree Top walk, winds though a grove of veteran tingle trees. The first part of the Ancient Empire is suitable for people in wheelchairs. There are carpark, picnic facilities and toilets conveniently located nearby.
The Park abounds in flora and fauna, including magnificent Karri forest, Red Tingle trees, Peppermint and coastal heath. There are approximately a hundred species of birds and many species of marsupial including Pigmy Possum and Honey Possum. Wildflowers are particularly spectacular from August to October.
There is a caravan park adjacent to the Tree Top Walk, The Valley of the Giants Ecopark. This caravan park with a difference is set on the slopes of a hill, hidden from the highway and overlooks a small valley and the Giants Forest.
William Bay National Park
William Bay National Park is a relatively small park (1867 hectares). The stunning coastline and forest between Walpole and Denmark is renowned for its windswept granite rocks which have a striking primeval appearance. At Greens Pool, granite boulders and rocky shelves extend a hundred metres or more out to sea, creating a reef which bears the brunt of heavy seas. Inside the reef, sheltered pools, channels and granite terraces create a fascinating seascape for beachcombing, snorkelling and safe swimming for all ages.
West Cape Howe National Park
West Cape Howe National Park is located 30 kilometres east of Denmark and contains some superb coastline and a great variety of plants. Patches of karri forest, and granite and limestone cliffs are features of the park.
There are campsite facilities at Shelley Beach and at Cosy Corner East. Be sure to wear strong suitable footwear for bushwalking or climbing and wet weather gear for most times during winter months.
For further information contact the Department of Environment and Conservation on 08 9840 0400, or visit their website.
