Beedelup Falls Loop Walk, Beedelup NP

Overview

Pack your bird field guide and head for these falls in Beedelup National Park. The 4.5 km moderately hard Beedelup Loop Walk meanders through karri forest via Karri Valley Resort and the Walk-Through-Tree.  The walk can be broken up into shorter sections.

Stunning Karri Forest

The trail meanders through some stunning old growth karri forest

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About the Trail

Access to Beedelup Falls is via a 300 metre walk trail from the carpark.  The trail takes you across a 25 metre suspension bridge that spans Beedelup Brook.

You can see a great view of the falls from the bridge or from timber boardwalks and platforms.  In winter when the falls are thundering you may be able to feel the spray.  As you walk upstream to another bridge, look for the masses of maidenhair fern and mosses which creep at the base of the trees.  On a fine day, catch the sun filtering through the karri treetops or hear the frogs calling from their hidden homes.

When you arrive at the picnic site, where the walk loop starts, listen for the birds and the muted roar of the falls. Then, as you descend the steps through a corridor of trees and creepers, pause to listen to the forest, and look out over Waterfall Dam, the huge lake into which the falls empty.

The 4.5 km moderately hard Beedelup Loop Walk meanders through karri forest via Karri Valley Resort and the Walk-Through-Tree.  This walk can be broken up into shorter sections.

To get to Beedelup Falls, drive 17 kilometres west of Pemberton along the Vasse Highway, then follow the signs.  

Need to Know

  • Time

    1 .15 to 2 hours depending on fitness

  • Distance

    4.5 kilometre loop walk. 300 metre access trail from the car park to the falls. Length is 4.5km (Loop).

  • Trail Start (Loop)

    Beedelup Falls Car Park which is 20 minutes from Pemberton or 4 1/2 hours south of Perth

  • Trail End

    Beedelup Falls Car Park

  • Degree of Difficulty

    Moderate - Moderate level of fitness and experience required.
    Bush Walk: Grade 3 - Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill sections a rough surface and many steps. Walks up to 20km.

  • What to Pack?

    Group B (Bushwalks and/or longer trails) required.

    • Minimum 2 litres of water per person per day
    • Sturdy shoes
    • Sun hat or bike helmet (compulsory in WA)
    • Sunglasses, sunscreen (30+) and insect repellant
    • Binoculars and camera (optional)
    • Map or guide book where suggested
    • Snacks and/or lunch depending on length of trail
    • Clothes to suit the activity and potential weather conditions including a water/windproof jacket
    • First Aid kit

  • Best Time of the Year

    Pleasant all year, but best time is winter or early spring (May to October)

  • Facilities

    • Car Park
    • Coach Parking
    • Interpretive Centre
    • Lookouts
    • Parking for Disabled
    • Picnic Area
    • Public Toilet
    • Shaded Area
    • Sheltered Area
    • Toilet Facilities for Disabled
    • View Platform

  • Fees

    National Park fees

  • Hazards & Warnings

    Many steep steps when walking loop. Easy access to viewing platform.

  • Prohibited Items

    No pets

  • Access to the Trail

    Drive or bus to Pemberton. 2WD from Pemberton to Beedelup Falls.

  • Trail Contact

    Pemberton Visitors' Centre
    Telephone: (08) 9776 1133
    Mobile: 0429 384 800
    Email: pemtour@westnet.com.au
    Web: http://www.pembertonvisitor.com.au