New Holland Honeyeater
Phylidonyris (Meliornis) novaehollandiae
Animalia: Aves
Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk, Walpole-Nornalup NP
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About Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk, Walpole-Nornalup NP
Suspended 40 metres above the forest floor, the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk offers a gentle and immersive journey through the towering canopy of one of Western Australia's most remarkable forests. Located in Walpole-Nornalup National Park, this award-winning structure winds gracefully through the upper reaches of 400-year-old red tingle trees — giants found nowhere else on Earth.
The walk is 600 metres in length and is fully accessible, with a gentle gradient suitable for prams, wheelchairs, and visitors with mobility limitations. The design creates a quiet, gliding sensation as you move among the trees, giving a sense of walking on air. For those keen to stay grounded, the Ancient Empire Walk loops through the forest floor right near to the Tree Top Walk, where you can walk through the hollowed base of a living tingle tree and learn more about the flora and fauna of this ancient ecosystem via interpretive signage. Entry to the Ancient Empire Walk is free.
Friendly Parks and Wildlife Service staff are on site to provide helpful local knowledge and there are interpretive displays and a souvenir shop featuring local products. Accessibility is a key feature of the site, with designated ACROD parking, accessible toilets, and trail surfaces designed for ease of use.
Enhance your visit by joining a free guided tour or Tingle Forest Talk, find out more on timings and availability on the Tree Top Walk website - see the links section.
The Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk is located between Walpole and Denmark on Western Australia’s south coast, approximately 420 km south of Perth. It’s well signposted and accessible via sealed roads, with parking, toilets, and picnic areas available on site.
Walpole-Nornalup Visitor Centre
(08) 9840 1111
- [email protected]
- Visit website
- Pioneer Park, South Coast Highway, Walpole WA 6398
National Parks
Other Links
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Treetop Walk Website
Information on opening hours, fees, and current conditions.
- Valley of the Giants Treetop Walk - Explore Parks WA
- Accessibility Information - Explore Parks WA
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Flora & Fauna
Statistics - Flora and Fauna
1100+
Plant species
20+
Mammal species
200+
Bird species
The Walpole Wilderness is an important international biodiversity hotspot, which recognises the incredible flora and fauna biodiversity of the area. Here you will find giant tingle and karri forest. The area also adjoins the Walpole and Nornalup Inlets, supproting a rich crossover of land, river, wetlands, and inlets. There are over 1100 species of plants and over 800 species of animals, some endemic to the area.
The park encompasses diverse ecosystems ranging from dense, towering wet sclerophyll forests to fragile coastal heathlands. The park is the only place on Earth where you can find Red Tingle, the largest-girthed eucalypt in the world. Yellow Tingle and Rate's Tingle also thrive here. Massive Karri, Jarrah and Marri trees dominate the high-canopy forest sections. Dense pockets of Bull Banksia, Karri Sheoak, tassel bush, and bracken fern carpet the forest floor. During spring the landscape erupts with colourful native blooms like the Holly Flame Pea, tree hovea, coral vine, and unique native orchids (including the Pink Fairy, Cowslip, Flying Duck, and Hammer orchids). The damp forest floor is home to over 90 types of Bryophytes (mosses).
Over 200 bird species inhabit the area. Look for the brilliant blue of Splendid Fairy-wrens, New Holland Honeyeaters, and western rosellas. Endangered species like Carnaby’s and Red-tailed Black-cockatoes, the Western Bristlebird, and the crested shrike-tit also take refuge here. The area is home to mainland quokkas, which are much more nocturnal and reclusive than their Rottnest Island counterparts. You can also spot western grey kangaroos, quendas (southern brown bandicoots), western ringtail possums, and southern forest bats.
Keep an eye out for these species:
Australian Pelican
Pelecanus conspicillatus
Animalia: Aves
Splendid Fairy-wren
Malurus (Malurus) splendens
Animalia: Aves
Western Spinebill
Acanthorhynchus superciliosus
Animalia: Aves
Red Tingle
Eucalyptus jacksonii
Plantae: Equisetopsida
Tassel Flower
Leucopogon verticillatus
Plantae: Equisetopsida
Karri
Eucalyptus diversicolor
Plantae: Equisetopsida
Hare Orchid
Leptoceras menziesii
Plantae: Equisetopsida
Karri Spider Orchid
Caladenia brownii
Plantae: Equisetopsida
Holly-leaved Hovea
Hovea chorizemifolia
Plantae: Equisetopsida
Purple Enamel Orchid
Elythranthera brunonis
Plantae: Equisetopsida
Karri Oak
Allocasuarina decussata
Plantae: Equisetopsida
Yellow Tingle
Eucalyptus guilfoylei
Plantae: Equisetopsida
Hammer Orchids
Drakaea
Plantae: Equisetopsida
Diaphanous Fork-moss
Dicranoloma diaphanoneuron
Plantae: Bryopsida
Coral Vine
Kennedia coccinea
Plantae: Equisetopsida
Drumsticks
Kingia australis
Plantae: Equisetopsida
Common Maidenhair
Adiantum aethiopicum
Plantae: Equisetopsida
South-west Western Rosella
Platycercus (Violania) icterotis icterotis
Animalia: Aves
Holly Flame Pea
Chorizema ilicifolium
Plantae: Equisetopsida
Dusky Beard-moss
Pseudocrossidium crinitum
Plantae: Bryopsida
Be trail ready
Here is everything you need to know before visiting this trail.
Time / Duration
Allow 1 hour
Length
600 metre loop
Elevation
The Tree Top Walk rises to a height of 40 metres above the forest floor.
Fees
Entry fees apply (discounts available for concession and families).
Trail Access
The Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk is located between Walpole and Denmark on Western Australia’s south coast, approximately 420 km south of Perth.
When to go
Bush Walk
Class 1
All abilities access, flat, even, hardened surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for unassisted wheelchair users and prams. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required.
What To Pack
What To Pack
Group B - Hiking & Long Distance Trails (Bushwalks and/or longer trails)
- Sun protection: hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Insect repellent
- Plenty of drinking water (as a minimum carry and drink 1 litre of water per hour of walking, per person).
- PLB or satellite phone
- Clothing to suit the activity, environment and weather conditions.
- Map/ Compass, do not rely on your phone in remote locations.
- Snacks/ Meals to keep your energy levels up on longer walks
- Extra food and water in case of unexpected delays
- Rubbish bag to remove all your rubbish
- Reference material such as wildflower wildlife guides.
- Whistle (for emergencies, six short blasts per minute)
- Small trowel for toilet emergencies, and a few sheets of toilet paper in a small waterproof bag.
- Personal first aid kit (check that items are clean, properly sealed, have not exceeded expiry dates and that used items have been replaced).
- Torch/ Headlamp
- Binoculars and camera (optional)
Prohibited items
Pets are prohibited.
Safety
Mobile reception is limited — download trail maps or key info before arrival.
Facilities
Open daily (closed Christmas Day).
The Tree Top Walk and facilities are designed with universal access in mind. Wheelchair users and families with prams can enjoy the full experience, including the canopy walk and interpretive paths. For full accessibility details, visit: Explore Parks WA Accessibility Info
- Bicycle Rack
- Car Park
- Coach Parking
- Interpretive Centre
- Lookouts
- All accessible parking
- Shaded Area
- Sheltered Area
- All accessible toilet facilities
- View Platform
- Accessible viewing platform
- First Aid Equipment
- Picnic Area
- Public Toilet
- Shop
Weather
Today Jun 12, 10:07pm
8°C
Broken Clouds
Feels like 6°C
Max 13°C
Min 8°C
Weather data provided by:
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Tree Top Walk
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Children on the walk
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