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Once Upon a Time, Giants Trails Once Upon a Time, Giants Trails

Bush Walk

(+1)
Cross Country
 in South West

  • Less than 1 hour
  • 3.3 km
    • 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.

    • Mountain Bike Easy

      Recommended for beginner riders with basic mountain bike skills. Typically flowing, open trails on firm terrain with gentle gradients. Surface may be uneven, loose or muddy at times. Riders may encounter small rollable obstacles and technical trail features.

All good tales start with Once Upon a Time and this is the perfect start to your Giants Trails adventure from the Walpole Trailhead. 

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A combination of existing tracks and purpose built singletrack, Once Upon a Time is a dual use, dual direction trail that leads you into the forest and the adventures that lie beyond. 

Follow this trail to a junction just past a bridge over Collier Creek where you can choose to keep following Once Upon a Time and the Munda Biddi Trail back to Walpole or take Kingia's Landing to Riverrun or climb Rapunzel's Tower.

Walpole-Nornalup Visitor Centre

(08) 9840 1111

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Here is everything you need to know before visiting this trail.

Time / Duration

Allow 1 hour

Length

This trail is 3.3km one way. You can return along this trail or follow other trails from here.

Trail Start

Starts at the Walpole Trailhead, behind Walpole-Nornalup Visitor Centre, located in Pioneer Park on South Coast Highway in Walpole.

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Trail End

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.

Visit Trail Tips for further information.

Mountain Bike

Easy

Recommended for beginner riders with basic mountain bike skills. Typically flowing, open trails on firm terrain with gentle gradients. Surface may be uneven, loose or muddy at times. Riders may encounter small rollable obstacles and technical trail features.

Visit Trail Tips for further information.

Safety

Be aware of obstacles such as fallen branches or trees along trail. 

This trail is dual use, dual direction. Watch for other users. 

Facilities

  • Bicycle Rack
  • Car Park
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shaded Area
  • Sheltered Area
  • Visitor Information Centre

Best time of year

All year

Trail Access

This route is accessible from Walpole Trailhead, behind Walpole-Nornalup Visitor Centre which is in Walpole, 412km 2WD south of Perth.

Trail information updated
4th July 2025

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