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Bush Walk  in South West

Part of Giants Trails, Walpole-Nornalup National Park network
  • Half day
  • 9.4 km
    • 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.

Pack your picnic basket and head into the forest for a stroll before returning to Walpole along the shore of the Nornalup Inlet. 

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If you're short on time but would still like to experience the Giants Trails - this route is for you. 

Start your adventure in Walpole and follow Once Upon a Time down to a bridge across Collier Creek. Take a right turn to keep following this trail. You'll briefly join the Munda Biddi Trail before turning onto the Bibbulmun Track and heading back to Walpole. Along the way, you'll get views out over the Nornalup Inlet at Delaney Lookout and you can stop for a swim or a picnic at Coalmine Beach before strolling back to Walpole. 

Walpole Parks and Wildlife Office

(08) 9840 0400

Walpole-Nornalup Visitor Centre

(08) 9840 1111

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Here is everything you need to know before visiting this trail.

Time / Duration

Allow 3 hours

Length

9.4km loop

Trail Start

Starts at the Walpole Trailhead, behind Walpole-Nornalup Visitor Centre, located in Pioneer Park on South Coast Highway in Walpole.

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Trail End

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

Safety

Once Upon a Time is a dual use trail. Watch for cyclists. 

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.

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Trail information updated
4th July 2025

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