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Mount Burnett Trail, Mount Frankland South NP

The Mount Burnett Trail is a one kilometre loop trail through Mount Frankland South National Park. For a short trail, this one really packs a punch. A boardwalk over a wetland, jarrah forest, wildflowers and a lookout over the Walpole Wilderness make it  a great place to stop when travelling between Walpole and Manjimup.  

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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 1.2km
  • Est. time Less than 1 hour
  • Circuit / loop
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The Mount Burnett Trail is a short but rewarding bushwalk in Mount Frankland South National Park, making it a great place to pause, stretch your legs and enjoy a picnic when travelling between Manjimup and Walpole.

Starting from the Mount Burnett picnic area, this 1.2 kilometre loop heads down to a boardwalk over a wetland, where frog calls often fill the air. From there, the trail returns to dry land and skirts the southern side of Mount Burnett through jarrah forest, with wildflowers adding colour in spring.

A short, steep climb leads past grasstrees to a lookout on top of Mount Burnett, with views across the surrounding Walpole Wilderness. The descent follows a steep path off the rock and back into the forest, where the vegetation changes noticeably on the northern side of the trail, including a grove of bull banksias.

With picnic tables, toilets and a peaceful forest setting, this compact walk is a lovely nature stop along the South West Highway.

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

1.2km loop

Fees

Entry to Mount Frankland South National Park is free

Trail Access

390km from Perth, 95km south of Manjimup

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.

What To Pack

Prohibited items

No pets allowed

Facilities

  • Car Park
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
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Today Sep 15, 8:37am

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Precipitation: 0%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 5.9km/h E

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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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