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Getting High in Nature, Australia’s South West Getting High in Nature, Australia’s South West

2WD  in South West

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Great Southern, Southern Forests & Valleys

  • Multiple day
  • 1000 km

This four-day drive itinerary links four spectacular nature attractions and family friendly walks which give you a bird’s eye view of your surroundings. Discover the Granite Skywalk at Castle Rock (Porongorup National Park) , the Mount Frankland Wilderness Lookout (Mt Frankland National Park), the Valley of the GiantsTree Top Walk (Walpole Nornalup National Park) and The Gap in Torndirrup National Park.

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Below is a suggested itinerary for a four day self-drive ‘Getting high in nature’ adventure. Optional tours with local commercial tour operators licensed with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions are available for those travellers with more time. There’s nothing like viewing the Southern Ocean crashing beneath your feet, spotting bird-life in a tingle forest-canopy 40m in the air, or having 360-degree views across untouched wilderness to make you feel connected to nature.

DAY 1 Drive Perth to Pemberton.

If you’re setting off from Perth, an early-morning start will maximise your trip. An overnight stay at the WA Wilderness Glamping facility in the magnificent Warren National Park means you’ll arrive with nothing to do but relax and enjoy your day. Everything will be set up for you, including your own family or couples tent, bedding and cooking facilities.There are lots of trails in Pemberton, including the Warren Lookout.

Options: Join Pemberton Discovery Tours to experience dense forests, water cascades and the massive Yeagerup Dunes or hop aboard a Donnelly River Cruise and experience the magnificent D’Entrecasteaux National Park from the water.

DAY 2

Visit Mount Frankland Wilderness Lookout, Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk, venture through the Swarbrick Art Trail and other attractions in the Walpole Wilderness. Choose from several walks in the area depending on how much time you have and your fitness level - such as the Mount Frankland Summit Trail.

Options: Cruise the waters of the Walpole and Nornalup Inlets with WOW Wilderness Cruises or explore the majesty of West Cape Howe National Park.

DAY 3

Drive towards Albany via William Bay National Park and onto Torndirrup National Park. Visit The Gap and Natural Bridge and enjoy the exciting new facilities. Visit the Granite Skywalk at Castle Rock in Porongurup National Park in the afternoon and return to Albany for the night or stay locally in Mount Barker or Porongurups. Note that to reach the Skywalk (which is actually on Castle Rock) it is a a 4.4km (two hour) relatively steep return walk.  Don't let this put you off though - it's well worth it!

Options: If time permits take a detour to Discovery Bay (near Torndirrup National Park). In Albany a visit to the National Anzac Centre is a must.

DAY 4

Set off on a leisurely drive home via Albany Highway.

Option: Stop off at Kojonup and visit The Kodja Place a fascinating visitor centre that tells the story about country life that will delight and move you including Noongar (Aboriginal) creation stories. 

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Time / Duration

multi-day experience

Length

1000km return

Trail Start

Perth

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Facilities

Facilities vary. Please check the the DPAW website and individual businesses for further information. 

  • Car Park
  • Interpretive Centre
  • Lookouts
  • All accessible parking
  • Visitor Information Centre
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • View Platform

Best time of year

All year round

Fees

National Parks fees

Trail Access

Road 2WD

Prohibited Items

Pets are prohibited within National Parks

Trail information updated
3rd July 2025

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