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Fernhook Falls Trail, Mt Frankland South National Park Fernhook Falls Trail, Mt Frankland South National Park

Bush Walk  in South West

  • Less than 1 hour
  • 1 km
    • Bush Walk Grade 2

      No bushwalking experience required. The track is a hardened or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps. Walks no greater than 10km. Suitable for families with young children.

A 1km loop trail along part of the Deep River within Mt Frankland South National Park. In winter, Fernhook Falls displays impressive cascading water flow over granite boulders.

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A 35 minute drive from Walpole, the walktrails and boardwalks have been designed to give you a great view of the cascading falls and pristine old growth karri and jarrah forests while allowing universal access to parts of the site. The boardwalks have been constructed to protect the vegetation around the pool while still allowing the natural passage of native fauna through the forest.

In summer the river is peaceful with rocky pools whilst winter provides a cascading river, flowing over boulders and creating a frothy torrent that runs into Rowell's Pool.

Nearby trails include the 1km Mount Burnett loop trail (class 3) and the 0.5km Swabrick Art loop (Class 2).

 

Walpole Parks and Wildlife Office

(08) 9840 0400

Walpole-Nornalup Visitor Centre

(08) 9840 1111

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Time / Duration

30 minutes

Length

1km loop

Elevation

Mostly flat

What To Pack

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

Trail Start

BBQ Area at the entrance to Fernhook Falls Campground, Beardmore Road, off South Western Highway, North Walpole.

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Trail End

Bush Walk

Grade 2

No bushwalking experience required. The track is a hardened or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps. Walks no greater than 10km. Suitable for families with young children.

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Safety

Supervise children carefully near the water.

Facilities

The walking track suitable for wheelchairs is located off the picnic area closest to Beardmore Road.

Fernhook Falls campground is a non-bookable camping area that includes eight tent sites and two camp huts. Campers stays are limited to a maximum of three nights in the camp huts. Camping Fees Apply.

  • BBQ Facilities
  • Camping
  • Car Park
  • Lookouts
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • View Platform
  • Sheltered Area

Best time of year

All year round

Fees

No entry fees (Camping fees apply)

Trail Access

2WD. Approximately a 4.5 Hour drive (382km) from Perth to Mt Frankland National Park. Access to Fernhook Falls is via unsealed roads from either the South West Highway or North Walpole Road.

Prohibited Items

No dogs (or other pets) allowed in the National Park.

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