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Mount Burnett Trail, Mount Frankland South 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 1km
  • Est. time Less than 1 hour
  • Circuit / loop
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The Mount Burnett Trail provides walkers with a great place to stop for a picnic and a short bush walk when travelling between Manjimup and Walpole.

This one kilometre loop starts from the picnic area heads down to a boardwalk over a wetland alive with the sound of frog calls. Once back on dry land, the trail skirts the southern side of Mount Burnett and you'll pass through jarrah forest that is blooming with wildflowers in spring. A short steep section takes you past grasstrees to a lookout at the top of Mount Burnett where you have views over the Walpole Wilderness. 

Follow the trail down a steep path off the rock and back into the forest. The vegetation is completely different on this northern side and you'll pass through a grove of bull banksias. 

With the added bonus of picnic tables and toilets, this walktrail may just become your favourite place to stop between Manjimup and Walpole. 

Walpole Parks and Wildlife Office

(08) 9840 0400

Walpole-Nornalup Visitor Centre

(08) 9840 1111

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Time / Duration

30 minutes return

Length

1km loop

Fees

Entry to Mount Frankland South National Park is free

Trail Start

Mt Burnett Picnic Area (off South Western Highway), Mt Frankland NP

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Trail End

When to go

April to October

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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.

Prohibited items

No pets allowed

Facilities

  • Car Park
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
More tips for being Trail Ready

Today Apr 23, 5:23am

12°C

Feels like 11°C

Max 19°

Min 11°

Precipitation: 100%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 6.11km/h NW

8-day forecast

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19°

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Fri

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Sat

22°

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Mon

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Tue

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Wed

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Chelle Fisher

Reviewed 27 Jul 2022, 5:57pm

Hidden little gem I happened to find on the way back from hiking Mount Pingerup. Nice little trail with beautiful views of the Walpole Wilderness.

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