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Delaney Trail, Walpole-Nornalup NP Delaney Trail, Walpole-Nornalup NP

Bush Walk  in South West

  • Half day
  • 5 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 five-kilometre walk starts at the Coalmine Beach recreation area and follows the Bibbulmun track to Hilltop Lookout in the Tingle Forest. It offers views of Nornalup Inlet as well as hiking among the karri and tingle trees.

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After passing the Coalmine Beach Caravan Park, this trail follows the shore of the Nornalup Inlet. The Delaney Lookout provides interpretation panels related to the inlet. After two kilometres the trail crosses the southwest highway to ascend among the karri and tingle trees to a viewpoint that provides views of the southern ocean. The trail also follows the Munda Biddi for a short period. In spring the forest is alive with flowers and the vegetation change from the inlet to the forest is striking.

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Time / Duration

3 hours return

Length

5km one way

What To Pack

Group B - Hiking & Long Distance Trails (Bushwalks and/or longer trails) required.

Trail Start

Coalmine Beach Recreation Area, Walpole, 430km (5 hours) south of Perth

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Trail End

Hilltop Lookout Walpole, 430km (5 hours) south of Perth

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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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Facilities

Facilities are available at the Coalmine Beach Recreation area and caravan park.
  • BBQ Facilities
  • Cafe
  • Camping
  • Car Park
  • Coach Parking
  • Lookouts
  • All accessible parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Telephone
  • Public Toilet
  • Shaded Area
  • Sheltered Area
  • Shop
  • All accessible toilet facilities

Best time of year

January to December

Fees

National Park fees apply

Trail Access

By road to Coalmine Beach, Walpole, 430km (5 hours) south of Perth

Prohibited Items

No pets , no fires
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1 trail goers have rated Delaney Trail, Walpole-Nornalup NP as 4 out of 5!

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Chelle Fisher

Reviewed 27 Jul 2022, 6:38pm

Its the same trail as the Giant Tingle to Coal Mine Beach basically. Great trail with beautiful views.

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