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Knolls Walk Trail, Walpole-Nornalup NP Knolls Walk Trail, Walpole-Nornalup NP

Bush Walk  in South West

  • 1-3 hours
  • 2 km
    • Bush Walk Class 2

      Easy trail with modified or hardened surface, and gentle hills or occasional steps. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required. May be suitable for assisted wheelchair users (if ramps are provided at steps).

This pretty walk trail gives you a snapshot of the best the Walpole Wilderness has to offer. The mosaic of forest types growing on the Knolls is fascinating. Karri, tingle, jarrah, marri, peppermint and sheoak all grow in this small area surrounded by the Walpole and Nornalup Inlets Marine Park.

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When you're walking in the Walpole-Nornalup National Park, almost completely surrounded by the Walpole and Nornalup Inlets Marine Park, you would expect something special. Luckily, this trail delivers the goods!

You'll wander though several different types of forest. The tall karri forest shelters lush undergrowth which is a riot of colour in spring as the wildflowers bloom. Jarrah and marri forest through the central part of the trail give way to shady peppermint groves. Just for something completely different, the northern section of trail is dominated sword grass, kingias and grass trees that thrive on the lateritic soil. 

This trail is an orchid spotters paradise with many species such as bunny, karri spider and cowslip orchids nestled among the undergrowth in season. In the wetter months, the colours and variety of fungi reallly have to be seen to be believed. 

Just to add to the appeal, there are free gas barbeques at Channels picnic area and you can go for a paddle or cool off with a swim at the nearby Coalmine Beach.

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

1 hour

Length

This is a small network of trails that criss-cross the eastern Knoll. You can either backtrack to see the whole lot or walk along Knoll Drive. Be aware that there is low speed, one way traffic on this road. You can park at Coalmine Beach or at the Channels picnic area.

Trail Start

Channels Picnic Area, Walpole-Nornalup National Park, 430km (5 hours drive) south of Perth

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Trail End

Bush Walk

Class 2

Easy trail with modified or hardened surface, and gentle hills or occasional steps. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required. May be suitable for assisted wheelchair users (if ramps are provided at steps).

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Safety

Be aware of vehicles if walking along Knoll Drive. 

Facilities

There are wheelchair accessible toilets and barbeque facilities at the Channels picnic area and Coalmine Beach. 

  • BBQ Facilities
  • Car Park
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shaded Area
  • Sheltered Area
  • Accessible picnic facilities
  • Accessible BBQ facilities

Best time of year

All year.

Trail Access

There are 4 access points to this trail along Knoll Drive. You can park at Coalmine Beach or Channels picnic area which are near Walpole. Walpole is 430km (5 hours drive) south of Perth

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