Fun for all the family
Experience the forest by night • Relax on a sunset cruise • Explore the forest understorey • Enliven your senses on a forest ramble • Wonder at the Walpole Wilderness Area • Enjoy the gardens at Tree-Elle Retreat.
Tickets are required for most activities including those free of charge. Numbers are limited and bookings are essential. See details for each activity.
Forest By Night
The forest is a very different place after dark! Come on a night journey through the tingle forest, seeking the nocturnal creatures that call this unique forest home. Experience the thrill of walking the Tree Top Walk guided by the stars. Join our guides for a memorable evening. When: Everyday except Sundays and the Public Holiday Time: 7.15pm (duration 90 min)
Cost: $18 adults, $7 child (6-15yr)
Meet: Main entry gate 7.15pm
Bring: One torch per family
Bookings: Essential by 4.30pm
Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk
Valley of the Giants Rd between Walpole and Denmark Phone: 9840 8263
e-mail: ttw@dec.wa.gov.au
Open Garden (Tree-Elle Retreat)
A unique opportunity to relax and enjoy the lush landscaped gardens of Tree-Elle Retreat, an idyllic place to bring the family to unwind. Take in the rural views, sounds of native birds and the rumble of the southern ocean. Children can cuddle baby rabbits, guinea pigs and chickens. Fun face painting and flower pressing!
When: Daily
Time: Open 10.00am Close 3.30pm
Cost: $8 adult (includes tea, scones with jam and cream)
$6 child (includes farm animals, fruit juice and snack)
Face painting and flower pressing experience $4 extra
Meet: Tree-Elle Retreat, South Coast Hwy, ten minutes east from the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk.
Bookings: Essential
Naturally Walpole Tours
Discover the wilderness that few experience on this off-road adventure tour. Follow mysterious rivers, explore ancient forests and behold the rugged beauty of the southern coast. A knowledgeable
guide, luxury 4WD and delicious refreshments are part of the package.
When: Daily
Time: 9.00am and 1.00pm (duration 3.5 hours)
Cost: $70 adults, $35 child U/14
Meet: Walpole Visitor Centre
Bring: Water, hat, sunscreen, camera
Bookings: Essential, day before tour
Forest Ramble
The Valley of the Giants is bursting with colour during spring. Enjoy a casual walk along the Bibbulmun Track to the ‘Giants Hut’ for morning tea with one of our guides. When: Tue 2 and 9, Thu 4 and 11 Oct
Time: 10.00am (duration 2 hours)
Cost: $5 per adult, children 15 and under free
Meet: Front of main ticket counter.
Bring: Good walking shoes, reasonable fitness level
Bookings: Essential by 9.30am
Little Critters
Come on this hands-on guided adventure exploring the underworld of the tingle forest. Seek out the beetles, bugs, spiders and ants that live in the understorey. Explore their world and appreciate the important
role they play in maintaining the health of the forest ecosystem. Great fun for children four years and above - adults welcome too!
When: Wed 3 and 10, Fri 5 and 12 Oct
Time: 10.30am (duration 1hr)
Cost: FREE for children
Walpole sunset cruise (wow ecocruises)
Unwind as the sun sets and let your experienced guide take you on a voyage of discovery through the wilderness area of the Walpole and Nornalup inlets. Appreciate its peace and tranquillity at dusk. Cheese
and biscuits provided. When: Wednesday 3 and 10 October
Time: 4.30pm (duration 2.5 hours)
Cost: $35 adults, $15 child U/14 (under 5 FOC)
Meet: WOW Wilderness jetty, Walpole
Bring: Refreshments
Bookings: Essential, by 2.00pm
For bookings and further information:
Denmark Visitor Centre
Cnr Ocean Beach Rd and South Coast Hwy
Denmark PH: 9848 2055
E-Mail: accommodation@denmark.com.au
Walpole-Nornalup Visitor Centre
Pioneer Park
Walpole PH: 9840 1111
E-Mail: wnta@wn.com.au
Valley of the GIANTS Tree Top Walk
Valley of the Giants Rd
between Walpole and Denmark PH: 9840 8263
E-Mail: ttw@dec.wa.gov.au
