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Wattle Walk, Balingup

Part of Golden Valley Tree Park, Balingup network

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 1.1km
  • Est. time Less than 1 hour
  • Dog friendly
  • Circuit / loop
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Part of Golden Valley Tree Park, Balingup network

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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 Access

Bus or Drive to Balingup

Trail Start

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

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Trail End

When to go

Spring - August to October

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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).

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Facilities

  • Car Park
  • Dog Friendly
  • Shaded Area
  • Sheltered Area
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Today Apr 11, 1:31am

13°C

Feels like 12°C

Max 27°

Min 10°

Precipitation: 0%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 2.84km/h SE

8-day forecast

Sat

27°

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Sun

28°

14°

Mon

28°

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Tue

28°

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Wed

27°

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Thu

27°

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Fri

21°

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Sat

22°

17°

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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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