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Wattle Walk, Balingup Wattle Walk, Balingup

Bush Walk  in South West

Part of Golden Valley Tree Park, Balingup network
  • Less than 1 hour
  • 1.1 km
    • 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).

The Wattle Walk in Golden Valley Tree Park, Balingup, is at its best from mid winter and early spring when the yellow blossoms are out in profusion. By looking out for gold arrows, this short loop trail is easily followed. It is not a formed path, but its easy going.

Wattles blooming in Spring
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Taking a stroll along the Wattle Walk in Golden Valley Tree Park in winter and spring provides dramatic yellows that brighten the dullest days. That is in contrast to the mostly bare branches of deciduous trees in the World Collection section during that time of year. The beauty of this park is the subtle and not so subtle differences between the Australian Collection and World Collection.

Some sections of the Wattle Walk coincide with the Tall Gums Short Walk, so you get to see a bit of both. Not bad, if your time in the park is limited. The walk also includes stands of native pines and interested patch of oil mallees, more a tree from the Wheat belt. Most people take up to 30 minutes to do this trail, but that may take longer when the flowers are in bloom.  

This is just one of many trails in this beautiful park.

Shire of Donnybrook Balingup

(08) 9780 4200

Balingup Visitor Centre

(08) 9764 1818

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Time / Duration

30 minutes

Length

1.1km loop

Trail Start

Old Padbury Road, Balingup which is 234km (2hrs 40mins) south of Perth

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Trail End

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).

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Facilities

  • Car Park
  • Dog Friendly
  • Shaded Area
  • Sheltered Area

Best time of year

Spring - August to October

Trail Access

Bus or Drive to Balingup

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1 trail goers have rated Wattle Walk, Balingup as 5 out of 5!

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Deb Vanallen

Reviewed 28 Apr 2016, 1:42pm

This is a fabulous short walk as part of the beautiful Golden Valley Tree Park in Balingup. There's a diverse range of Australian flora to be seen and the views from the top of the hill are stunning! You can take a dog on a lead plus it's a great spot for a picnic. Would definitely recommend spending time exploring this Park.

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