Go Walpole

Location: 423 km south of Perth.
Population: Around 500
Attractions: Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk, Conspicuous Beach, Knoll Drive, Fernhook falls.
Accommodation: Hotels, motels, caravan parks, chalets, hostels and B&Bs.
Visitor Centre: Pioneer Park, South Coast Hwy, Walpole Tel: 9840 1111 

Walpole and its surrounding areas are much loved for their beautiful tingle and karri forests, wildflowers, animals, waterfalls, and glorious coastline. The Valley of Giants Treetop Walk is an experience not to be missed. Another must see is Hilltop Giant Tingle which has the largest girth of any eucalypt in the world.

Mount Frankland National Park is located nearby and has stunning panoramic views of all the karri, tingle, and jarrah forests that surround Walpole. On the Walpole South WA coast there are many gorgeous beaches such as Conspicuous Beach, Peaceful Bay, and Mandalay Beach. In town there are several hostel options complete with a fun, olde world village atmosphere. See the Walpole/Nornalup Visitor Centre.

Valley of the Giants Treetop Walk

For under $10 explore the magical tingle forests at a different level from the Tree Top Walk, a masterfully suspended steel construction which weaves through the treetops, giving visitors a birds-eye view. The swaying factor can make for an exhilarating 600-metre walk, particularly along the uppermost path, which is 40-metres high.

The Ancient Empire walk runs on ground level, gazing up at the tingle wood forest. The bases of these trees are enormous, up to 20-metres in circumference, and they come in all sorts of weird shapes. You can even walk through the hollowed-out butt of one tree. Entry to the Ancient Empire walk is included with Treetop Walk admission. Visit www.valleyofthegiants.com.au