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Knolls Walk Trail, Walpole-Nornalup NP

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Bush Walk
Trail difficulty
Moderate
Trail difficulty

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.

  • Length 2.6km
  • Est. time 1-3 hours
  • Accessible trail
  • Return
Today

13°C

27°

10°

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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

2.6km

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

Trail Start

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

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Trail End

When to go

All year.

What’s the weather like?

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.

What To Pack

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
More tips for being Trail Ready

Today Apr 11, 12:25am

13°C

Feels like 13°C

Max 27°

Min 10°

Precipitation: 0%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 3.27km/h SE

8-day forecast

Sat

27°

10°

Sun

28°

14°

Mon

28°

14°

Tue

28°

14°

Wed

27°

14°

Thu

27°

15°

Fri

21°

14°

Sat

22°

17°

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