| The Walpole - Nornalup National Park is expansive, covering over twenty thousand hectares of the Walpole Wilderness Area. The little town of Walpole sits nestled in the centre on the northern side of the Walpole Inlet.
The Knoll Scenic Drive offers a chance to experience some of the best of the Park in one short drive. Stop at the Channels for a picnic and a stroll to the channel connecting the Walpole and Nornalup inlets through the tall karri forest. The Valley of the Giants, an architecturally designed pathway taking you almost forty metres into the canopy of giant tingle trees.
According to the Dept of Environment and Conservation the park contains 19 species of mammals, 109 species of birds and 22 species of reptiles. |

Circular Pool, North of Walpole
in the Walpole Wilderness Area
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Why visit Walpole-Nornalup National Park?
- The Valley of the Giants Treetop Walk and the Ancient Empires must be visited.
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- The lookout at Conspicuous Cliffs is good for spotting whales from July to September.
- This Giant Tingle Tree is special because it the biggest living eucalypt in the world.
- Hilltop Lookout overlooks the Nornalup Inlet and the Frankland River as it flows through the inlets and out to sea.
- The Knoll Scenic Drive is a five kilometre circular drive out on the peninsula between the Walpole and Nornalup Inlets.
- Circular Pool is a beautiful, tranquil place for the whole family. Very well presented, access to the pools is easy, via steps or a paved winding pathway.
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Walpole Region Map
Walpole, Valley of the Giants, mount Frankland, Giant Tingle tree, Knoll Scenic Drive, Circular Pool, Conspicious Cliff, Nornalup, Peaceful Bay and Mandalay beach. Visit the Walpole Region Map. |
Walpole Region
The Walpole Wilderness Area is an ancient forest with ancient Karri and Giant Tingle stretching up and up! The town of Walpole is set on the north side of the Walpole Inlet amidst the Walpole-Nornalup National Park. |
| The Walpole-Nornalup National Park |
Circular Pool
Circular Pool is a beautiful, tranquil place for the whole family. Very well presented, access to the pools, via steps or a paved winding pathway. Two viewing platforms overlook the river and pools. Visit Circular Pool. |
Conspicuous Cliff
Standing high above the surrounding heathland, the Cliff-top lookout gives fantastic views of the beach and river flowing into the sea. Visit Conspicuous Cliff. |
Fernhook Falls
Located along the Deep River Fernhook Falls is a popular swimming and picnic spot in summer, and during winter is a truly magnificent sight! Visit Fernhook Falls. |
Walpole Inlet
Filled by the Frankland River, the dark waters of the Walpole Inlet empty into the Nornalup Inlet through the Channels. Visit the Walpole Inlet. |
The Giant Tingle Tree
This Giant Tingle Tree is special because it the oldest living eucalypt in the world.It is an 800 metre walk from the forested car park, to the Giant Tingle Tree and back again. Visit the Giant Tingle Tree. |
The Knoll Scenic Drive
The Knoll Scenic Drive is a five kilometre circular drive out on the peninsula between the Walpole and Nornalup Inlets. A distinctly well-kept rest-area with picnic tables . Visit the Knoll Scenic Drive. |
Hilltop Lookout
Hilltop Lookout is on Hilltop Road, just east of Walpole. The lookout overlooks the Nornalup Inlet and the Frankland River. Rocky Head and Saddle Island can be seen in the distance. Visit Hilltop Lookout. |
Nornalup Inlet
The Nornalup Inlet is serene. Fed from the Deep and Frankland Rivers and, via a natural deep water channel, it connects to the Walpole Inlet. Visit Nornalup Inlet. |
Accommodation
An inspiring selection of quality accommodation of all types. Friendly service. Choose from a variety of great accommodation set in and around Walpole. Find Accommodation in Walpole. |
Peaceful Bay
Peaceful Bay beach is split in two by the Irwin Inlet as it discharges into the ocean. Sand dunes abound. Visit Peaceful Bay. |