A Good Yarn Route, Giants Trails A Good Yarn Route, Giants Trails
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Start your story along Once Upon a Time from the Walpole trailhead. Find your way through Kingia's Landing and then climb Rapunzel’s Tower for views out over Kwakoorillup Beela (Frankland River), the Nornalup Inlet and the Southern Ocean.
From here, you'll turn onto the Bibbulmun Track and pass Delaney Lookout and Coalmine Beach which are both on the bank of the tranquil Nornalup Inlet. Walpole and the end of your journey is just a hop, skip and a jump from here.
Walpole-Nornalup Visitor Centre
(08) 9840 1111
- [email protected]
- Visit website
- Pioneer Park, South Coast Highway, Walpole WA 6398
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Here is everything you need to know before visiting this trail.
Time / Duration
Allow 4 hours
Length
14.4km loop
Trail Start
Starts at the Walpole Trailhead, behind Walpole-Nornalup Visitor Centre, located in Pioneer Park on South Coast Highway in Walpole.
Bush Walk
Class 3
Moderate trail that may have short steep hills, rough surface, many steps or some rock hopping. Directional signage. Some bushwalking experience and moderate fitness required.
Visit Trail Tips for further information.
What To Pack
What To Pack
Group B - Hiking & Long Distance Trails (Bushwalks and/or longer trails)
- Sun protection: hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Insect repellent
- Plenty of drinking water (as a minimum carry and drink 1 litre of water per hour of walking, per person).
- PLB or satellite phone
- Clothing to suit the activity, environment and weather conditions.
- Map/ Compass, do not rely on your phone in remote locations.
- Snacks/ Meals to keep your energy levels up on longer walks
- Extra food and water in case of unexpected delays
- Rubbish bag to remove all your rubbish
- Reference material such as wildflower wildlife guides.
- Whistle (for emergencies, six short blasts per minute)
- Small trowel for toilet emergencies, and a few sheets of toilet paper in a small waterproof bag.
- Personal first aid kit (check that items are clean, properly sealed, have not exceeded expiry dates and that used items have been replaced).
- Torch/ Headlamp
- Binoculars and camera (optional)
Safety
Some of this route is dual use. Watch for cyclists along the trails.
Be aware of obstacles such as fallen branches or trees along trail.
Facilities
- Bicycle Rack
- Car Park
- All accessible parking
- Picnic Area
- Public Toilet
- Shaded Area
- Visitor Information Centre
Best time of year
All year
Trail Access
This route is accessible from Walpole Trailhead, behind Walpole-Nornalup Visitor Centre which is in Walpole, 412km 2WD south of Perth.
Trail information updated
4th July 2025
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