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Swarbrick Art Loop, Walpole Wilderness

Bush Walk
Trail difficulty
Easy
Trail difficulty

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).

  • Length 0.5km
  • Est. time Less than 1 hour
  • Accessible trail
  • Circuit / loop
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One of three sites that make up the Walpole Wilderness Discovery Centre, Swarbrick is home to some of the state’s oldest karri trees.

Birthplace of the Walpole Wilderness
Swarbrick forest was a focal point for people who campaigned to preserve these forests for future generations. Their efforts culminated in the desire to create the Walpole Wilderness.

Art in the forest
Swarbrick features a selection of art exhibits designed to challenge your perception of wilderness.

The art works range from a sculpture depicting Aboriginal message sticks to a giant suspended ring, the Golden Torus, through which the artist prompts the visitor to explore the interconnectedness of all things.

History on show
A short loop walk takes you past the ‘Wilderness Wall of Perceptions’. This 39 metre long, stainless steel wall features more than 30 forest related quotes from the past 100 years, with dates of political events relating to forest management and wilderness.

Your visit will reinforce, review or even change your perception of the forest and wilderness.

Swarbrick is best visited in conjunction with a visit to Mount Frankland and the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk as these sites collectively form the Walpole Wilderness Discovery Centre.

From Walpole, travel eight kilometres along North Walpole Road, heading towards Mount Frankland. Travelling time 15 minutes by car from Walpole

Walpole-Nornalup Visitor Centre

(08) 9840 1111

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Time / Duration

Allow 15 minutes return

Length

500 metre loop walk

Trail Access

Road 2WD

Trail Start

Swarbrick is 8km north of Walpole along the North Walpole Rd. 420km (4.5 hours) south of Perth.

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When to go

All year round

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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).

What To Pack

Prohibited items

No pets; No fires in National Parks

Facilities

  • Public Toilet
  • Visitor Information Centre
More tips for being Trail Ready

Today Apr 20, 8:50pm

17°C

Feels like 18°C

Max 21°

Min 12°

Precipitation: 100%

Visibility: 4.144km

Wind: 9.91km/h NW

8-day forecast

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Wed

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Fri

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Sat

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Mon

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2 trail goers have rated this trail as 4 out of 5!

We love to hear from people who've been on our Western Australian trails, so it would be most appreciated it if you wanted to leave a review.

Jazmin Maher

Reviewed 27 Jan 2023, 10:12am

A short trail North of Walpole. Smaller and free version of the Understory trail in Northcliffe
Chelle Fisher

Reviewed 2 Jun 2022, 8:15pm

Short but interesting, creative display with a beautiful message

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