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Walitj Meil Walk Trail, Porongurup NP

Part of Porongurup National Park network

Walitj Meil Walk3 Porongurups Chelle Fisher +2 Gallery
Bush Walk
Trail difficulty
A good level of fitness is required.
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
Today

12°C

19°

11°

Part of Porongurup National Park network

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Start from Castle Rock picnic area and follow the wedge-tailed eagle trail markers along the edge of the karri/marri/yate forest to a scenic view across to the Stirling Range National Park. The wedge-tailed eagle is a significant totem for the Noongar of the south-west.

From the viewing point enter the karri forest and return to the picnic area following the trail through the forest.  Here you can learn about the local plants and animals, colonial history as well as Noongar culture.

While you are here take the opportunity to visit the Granite Skywalk on Castle Rock.  

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

Time / Duration

Up to an hour

Length

1km loop

Fees

National Park fees

Trail Access

Road 2WD

Trail Start

Starts at Castle Rock picnic area, 40km north of Albany

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Trail End

When to go

All year round

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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.

Additional information

A good level of fitness is required.

What To Pack

Prohibited items

No pets

Facilities

  • BBQ Facilities
  • Car Park
  • All accessible parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • All accessible toilet facilities
More tips for being Trail Ready

Today Apr 23, 5:44am

12°C

Feels like 11°C

Max 19°

Min 11°

Precipitation: 100%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 6.11km/h NW

8-day forecast

Thu

19°

11°

Fri

21°

9°

Sat

22°

12°

Sun

23°

11°

Mon

19°

12°

Tue

16°

11°

Wed

22°

12°

Thu

13°

7°

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Chelle Fisher

Reviewed 2 Jun 2022, 8:40pm

The perfect trail for those unable to complete Castle Rock. Informative and simply beautiful walking through the Karri Forest up to the Stirling Range Lookout

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