Stirling Range National Park
Stirling Range National Park
Stirling Range National Park
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margaretclincoln
Lincoln, UK929 contributions
Oct 2019
Luckily we were travelling with our family, who had an annual Parks pass, so going in to the various National Parks was free for us. Be aware that you will need to get passes for each area before you venture in to the 'wild'. We were also the only people on some of the tracks we used. But the Aussie helpfullness was so apparent when we stopped for a break and photos and the next car to come along automatically stopped and asked if we were OK. Good to know when you are in the back of beyond! Great views, especially from Bluff Knoll Lookout. We just enjoyed the view and passed on the 4hr round hike up in to hills! As always there were good facilities, loos and fresh water, even though we were miles from anywhere.
Written 2 January 2020
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MAALAM
Dhaka Division, Bangladesh34 contributions
Sept 2012 • Friends
We camped there for a single night. We wanted to go to the near by Bluff Knoll peak for seeing the sunrise. I have been really impressed with surroundings and the facilities which frankly speaking I didn't expect. The timing of our visit actually was perfect as the local vegetation just looked magnifcant. The toilet and shower factiilties there are very good and I must say well maintained. The cooking and dining area are just perfect and made our stay very much comfortable. We stayed with the tents that with brought with us, there are options for renting caravan. Howerver extra care should be taken for staying at tents even at this time of the year, as it gets very chilli at night. At nights the clear sky with all the stars just added to our joy. Overall the expereience was good and I found the place excellent and very much freindly as well.
Written 11 September 2012
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Coules, John
Perth, Australia79 contributions
June 2013 • Solo
On a beautiful June day I made a trip to the Stirling Ranges and made an early start climbing Toolbrunup Peak. Itis the second highest peak in the park, it measures 1052m (3451ft) The trip takes around 3 hrs and you must be fit and agile as there is a rocky a outcrop towards the top. The general hike is on a steady incline for about 1km then the difficulty increases with a rocky outcrop that will require you to scramble up large rocks, but beware, some are loose. The path is marked but when you reach above the main outcrop ( you'll know when you've gone past it) the path can disappear so keep a keen eye out for the marker posts. The final climb to the top involves a scramble straight up a rock face.At the top there is a rock pyramid, from here you can see Bluff Knoll to the South and sweeping views across the ranges. After this climb I also climbed Mt Trio the equal third highest peak in the park measuring 856m. Despite being smaller Mt Trio was more intensive to climb as its first two thirds is steep steps. However at the top you'll get great views of Toolbrunup and Bluff Knoll. As with all climbs in the Stirling Ranges the weather can change at anytime.
Written 2 July 2013
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CDL111
Banbury, UK210 contributions
Sept 2019
We had already bought the seven day pass as we knew that we would visit many parks on out tour of Western Australia. Upon turning off the main road into the park and seeing the sign warning people that it was a 42km drive on a dirt track didn't put us off.
The walks were not an option for us, and being here early September, the flora was not in great abundance, nor was the bird life.
The walks were not an option for us, and being here early September, the flora was not in great abundance, nor was the bird life.
Written 5 January 2020
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Robin K
Port Hedland, Australia562 contributions
Sept 2015 • Friends
3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hrs from Perth. If staying, best to book,especially weekends, holiday times. Driving on the surrounding roads for just the view, while passing through to Albany or Bremer Bay can be enough if you are short of time. However, if you have a few days, theres a couple places to stay. Stirling Range Retreat at the base of Bluff Knoll, which is the Main attraction that people climb. For climbing Bluff Knoll: There are added park entry fees for vehicles up to $8-$15, and the bitumen road up to the parking platform is 6-8km long. So the fit ones could walk it for free. Remembering, that it is about 2hr climb and probably shorter on the way down, plus the bitumen at the end. This is not for sissies. The steps are large in places and there are places where you could topple over the edge. The path can be quite busy in good weather and weekends, public holidays. However less abled people can go a bit on the track and still have quite an experience. There is often misty rain and on the saddle near the top the wind can be howling and you have to take care. Sometimes there is water running down the path near the top. Even sometimes there is a bit of snow. Be prepared for busyness of people if there is snow, as in WA we don't see it often and when it is reported on the top of Bluff Knoll, there is a rush of people to the mountain! Mt Trio farm has a camp area in paddock and a camp kitchen and toilets and showers. It is about 12 km (I think) from Bluff Knoll. However, it is near Mt Trio. There is a walk from the camp paddock which is about 7km and climbs that /those peaks. You could also stay at The Lily, this is upper end price and accommodation and meals. about 20km from Bluff Knoll. (very nice). It has a Working Windmill, hand buily by Dutch owner. It cuts a nice sight. Then a bit further away is Ongerup Caravan Park (great place to stay). [Visit Yongernow Malleefowl centre while there]. There is also a great truck stop with a view of the Ranges, no facilities, Ok for self -sufficient campers., near the Gnowangerup turnoff on the Ongerup side. Also, Cranbrook and Mount Barker towns. So, as you can see, there are many ways to approach the Stirling Ranges, via Gnowangerup, Via Cranbrook, Via Mount Barker, Via Ongerup, Via Albany. Amelup is the small shop and petrol station just before you get there.(Gnowangerup side). Be aware of limited petrol hours and distance between places. Best to fill up here. Just down the road from The Lily. The Eastern Ridge walk(includes Bluff Knoll) is unofficial and there are many tracks, especially when you reach the top of each peak. It is adviseable to read about this. It is easy to get lost, easy to fall over and edge, easy to get whited-out, easy to run out of water, and hard to get there and back. The ranger MAY drop you out the other end and could walk back. It is a long and boring way in (7km)and you have to know where to start track. There are some very hairy places, definately not for sissies. It is possible to do in one long day, as long as you start very early, have good weather and no problems, but best done in 2 if not 3 days. Although, it can be very cold and windy and noisy up the top. As light as possible pack needed, no hanging things to catch and best to take a rope for lowering packs down in a couple of places. These mountains are convoluted and need to be respected. Pack in pack out policy. Unfortunately, there is some rubbish now. If you can go in the wild flower season, even better! Ongerup has a wildflower show annually. There are other Western peaks to climb, which are easy done in half days. Mt Toolbrunup, Mt Talyubernup, Mt Hassell,Mt Gog, Mt Magog. Again, these can be climbs for the reasonably fit. The roads around are Sandlewood rd, meets Gnowellan Rd. These take you around Moirs farm(not open for public, please respect) this takes you to the fence where you could do a car shuffle if doing Ridge walk. The start peak, if going this way, is Arthurs Knob, (ensure you don't mistake for Moirs Hill-radio tower on top), on to Ellen Peak, Arrows, Bakers cap, Isongerup Peak,King Edward Peak, Bluff Knoll. Have fun!
Written 31 March 2016
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Laszlo P
Sydney, Australia229 contributions
Oct 2015
One of the best spring destination, this NP has more flora than the whole British Islands. The wild flower show, the orchids and mountain bells are a unique touch of this park and the rugged peaks have excellent walks. Bluff Knoll is steep and the weather is really challenging. there is no water and only basic facilities.
In spring the trek is surrounded by blooming plants and around Mt Trio the mountain bells are a real treat. the turn to Mt Trio is poorly marked, one needs to pay attention. from the Mt Trio car park, the main trek is well market and follows a southerly direction. however, there is a small, un-marked trek toward south-west (or directionally ahead from the car park) that is leading towards a large stone that has mountain bells. A spring splendour that is highly recommended.
In spring the trek is surrounded by blooming plants and around Mt Trio the mountain bells are a real treat. the turn to Mt Trio is poorly marked, one needs to pay attention. from the Mt Trio car park, the main trek is well market and follows a southerly direction. however, there is a small, un-marked trek toward south-west (or directionally ahead from the car park) that is leading towards a large stone that has mountain bells. A spring splendour that is highly recommended.
Written 17 October 2015
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anndry
perth, australia30 contributions
For anyone looking for a challenge take a climb to the peak of Bluff Knoll and Mt Toolbrunup.
Bluff Knoll is the easier of the two with trails and stairs where as Mt Toolbrunup is a grade 4 climb.
The views from the peak are breath taking and gives you that on top of the world feeling well worth the effort to make the peak
Bluff Knoll is the easier of the two with trails and stairs where as Mt Toolbrunup is a grade 4 climb.
The views from the peak are breath taking and gives you that on top of the world feeling well worth the effort to make the peak
Written 11 November 2012
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Cruisedontsnooze
Busselton46 contributions
Sept 2015
Beautiful scenic drive, serene, well looked after roads birds of different varieties if you are lucky to see. Wildflowers if they are not too elusive!
Written 5 September 2015
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Gary H
Moscow, Russia54 contributions
Feb 2013 • Family
We rounded off a camping tour of the Southwest with 2 days and nights at the Stirling Range and it was the highlight of a long and varied trip. The park is simply beautiful and the mountains rising steeply from the surrounding plain rival any I have visited before, including the Himalaya(!). My teenage son and I climbed Bluff Knoll, which I can highly recommend for any fit person, and then took on the greater challenge of Toolbrunup which is a higher grade climb and certainly more challenging. In 30 degree heat it was pretty tough going and you should be aware that it's an increasingly steep climb over increasingly large rocks and scree slopes, with a final rockface scramble to reach the summit. It's rewardingly worth the effort but there is a certain element of risk of injury to ankles, scrapes and bangs etc. As long as you are aware of that and cautious it is a really cool thing to take on.
Written 15 February 2013
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Benjiignome
Wentworth Falls, Australia49 contributions
Sept 2011 • Friends
We camped in the spectacular Stirling Ranges at The Mount Trio Bush Camp and Caravan Park with a group of our friends. The scenery was magnificent and the facilities where we stayed were as described in their advertising. We paid to go on a walk with John and Jarrad and they pointed out at least a dozen tiny orchid species which we would have totally missed if we had been by ourselves. They also had lots of knowledge regarding the original Aboriginal inhabitants of the area and the local vegetation. There are walking notes should you need them for a walk locally and lots of other sources of information. This is a friendly place. A warning for would be campers is to ensure that you have all your supplies and that you use the precious water supplies carefully.
Written 14 September 2011
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Looking at possibly doing this in middle of December. Anyone done it around that time? Is it ok with the warm weather?
Written 17 October 2018
There are numbers of bush walks in Stirling range, including the popular Bluff Knoll. How do we know where is the starting point.? We intend to go from Albany.
Written 28 April 2015
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