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Giant Tingle Tree to Coalmine Beach, Walpole Wilderness Giant Tingle Tree to Coalmine Beach, Walpole Wilderness

  • Half day
  • 6.1 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.

This Bibbulmun Track day walk from the Giant Tingle Tree to Coalmine Beach is 6.1 km one way or 12.2 km return. The walk is in the Walpole Wilderness area, which boasts some of Western Australia’s most spectacular landscapes, coasts, habitats and vegetation.

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This is one of many day walks possible on the Bibbulmun Track which stretches 1000km from Kalamunda on the outskirts of Perth, to the historic town of Albany on the south coast.

This walk is in the Walpole Wilderness Area, which boasts some of WA's most spectacular landscapes, coasts, habitats and vegetation. Consisting of a number of national parks and reserves, the Walpole Wilderness Area safeguards areas of environmental, biodiversity and indigenous significance.

The day walk starts from the Giant Tingle Tree which, with a girth of 24m, is the largest-girthed living eucalypt known in the world. It then heads down to Hilltop Lookout, with its panoramic views of Nornalup Inlet and the Southern Ocean, then descends to Coalmine Beach on the shores of the Walpole and Nornalup Inlets Marine Park. The Track passes through splendid karri and red tingle forest which comes alive in springtime with wildflowers.

The Bibbulmun Track offers a wide range of experiences. Enjoy a gentle stroll in the peace and beauty of the natural environment or an epic eight-week adventure camping out at the 49 campsites and enjoying the hospitality of nine communities along the way. Those that walk every step of the way can be registered as end-to-enders.

This guide is just a taste of the 1000km Bibbulmun Track. For other day walks or multi-day trips visit the Bibbulmun Track website.

Walpole-Nornalup Visitor Centre

(08) 9840 1111

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

Time / Duration

3 - 4 hours

Length

12.2km return

Trail Start

Car park on Tingle Drive, off Hilltop Rd (2.5 km east of Walpole), 422km (5 hours) south of Perth

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Trail End

Coalmine Beach

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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.

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Biodiversity

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions undertakes 1080 baiting at this location to reduce the impacts of feral cats and foxes on native wildlife. 

Meat baits containing 1080 poison are laid in or around this area on an ongoing basis. 1080 is poisonous to humans and will kill domestic cats and dogs. Please leave your pets at home or prevent them from entering this area.

For further information contact your local Parks and Wildlife Service office or visit Western Shield.

Facilities

There are toilets at the Tingle Tree carpark and good facilities at Coalmine Beach including a small shop at the Coalmine Beach Holiday Park.
  • Camping
  • Car Park
  • Lookouts
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop

Best time of year

April to December

Trail Access

Road or bus to Walpole

Prohibited Items

No pets or bikes

Trail information updated
7th November 2024

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1 trail goers have rated Giant Tingle Tree to Coalmine Beach, Walpole Wilderness as 4 out of 5!

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Chelle Fisher

Reviewed 27 Jul 2022, 6:26pm

Such an underrated part of the Bibbulmun Track. I absolutely loved the change from the depths of the cool forest to the warm sunny cliffs of the Wilson Inlet

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