Porongurup National Park
Porongurup National Park
Porongurup National Park
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Fiona G
Adelaide, Australia341 contributions
June 2020
porungurup is an easy drive from albany. It is set around farming communities and throughout the drive to the set off point for walks the road is dotted with turn offs for little wineries. You could easily spend a day here. It is worth the effort to take a look
Written 24 June 2020
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patrick2042016
Perth, Australia866 contributions
Oct 2020
Nice hike and you will be rewarded by the fantastic view of the Mount Barker region at the end. 30mins from Mount Barker. Allow at least 2 hours for the hike, longer if crowded.
Will need to climb up railings on granite rocks to get up to the viewing platform. Weather can change quickly.
Will need to climb up railings on granite rocks to get up to the viewing platform. Weather can change quickly.
Written 1 October 2020
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CDL111
Banbury, UK210 contributions
Sept 2019
Went here early in the morning and had a look at the tree in the rock. Plenty of parking and good information boards. The actual signage of one of the walks was poor and we were unsure which way to go. few birds here.
Written 4 January 2020
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Robert E
46 contributions
Nov 2019 • Solo
I drove form Albany to the car park to commence the walk. It took slightly over 40 minutes to drive there.
The walk starts slowly on a well marked pathway. As you climb the track gets steeper and steeper. As I climbed little lizards would move quickly out of the way. A somewhat disconcerting sound.
As I passed the .2 km to go marker the climb got steeper and in the end you were clambering of the rocks. At the top is an amazing roundish rock balancing on the rock below.
The view from both of the well constructed platforms was sensational. A very worthwhile reward for the climb. Back down was really easy and took half the time of going up.
The walk starts slowly on a well marked pathway. As you climb the track gets steeper and steeper. As I climbed little lizards would move quickly out of the way. A somewhat disconcerting sound.
As I passed the .2 km to go marker the climb got steeper and in the end you were clambering of the rocks. At the top is an amazing roundish rock balancing on the rock below.
The view from both of the well constructed platforms was sensational. A very worthwhile reward for the climb. Back down was really easy and took half the time of going up.
Written 27 November 2019
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AlbanyRick
Albany, Australia2,001 contributions
Jan 2016 • Family
Even if the Porongorups are not as dramatic and high as the nearby Stirling Ranges, there are some lovely hikes that can be enjoyed here. A few noteworthy places to consider visiting, with two main places to start from:
1. Castle Rock (Granite Skywalk). This is a medium level walk that even most children can manage. The glass lookout structure at the top is excellent, with wonderful views. Highly recommended. There are BBQs at the start of the walk. Near the top is also The Balancing Rock. If you do only one walk here, do this one.
2. Tree In the Rock picnic area: from this picnic area you can do several walks:
a) short walks from the picnic area, including seeing the Tree in the Rock (which isn't very spectacular, to be honest).
b) Nancy's Peak walk: a much longer hike which covers two peaks, with delightful views.
c) Devil's Slide: probably the most challenging hike of them all.
d) Wansborough Walk: this is a more straight forward walk to Waddy's Hut
If you enjoy a good bushwalk, this is a great place to take the family. Avoid hot summer days, and come appropriately dressed. Note that national park entry fees do apply. Our most recent visit included hiking up Castle Rock for the upteenth time with the family, but I've also enjoyed all the other above-mentioned walks as well.
1. Castle Rock (Granite Skywalk). This is a medium level walk that even most children can manage. The glass lookout structure at the top is excellent, with wonderful views. Highly recommended. There are BBQs at the start of the walk. Near the top is also The Balancing Rock. If you do only one walk here, do this one.
2. Tree In the Rock picnic area: from this picnic area you can do several walks:
a) short walks from the picnic area, including seeing the Tree in the Rock (which isn't very spectacular, to be honest).
b) Nancy's Peak walk: a much longer hike which covers two peaks, with delightful views.
c) Devil's Slide: probably the most challenging hike of them all.
d) Wansborough Walk: this is a more straight forward walk to Waddy's Hut
If you enjoy a good bushwalk, this is a great place to take the family. Avoid hot summer days, and come appropriately dressed. Note that national park entry fees do apply. Our most recent visit included hiking up Castle Rock for the upteenth time with the family, but I've also enjoyed all the other above-mentioned walks as well.
Written 15 April 2016
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Stormy555
129 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Very hard work to get to the Granite skywalk
The rock climb to the bottom of the ladder to the top DEFINITELY needs more steps or handles to pull yourself up they are spaced too far apart
The view from the top is incredible
Very challenging but worth it for the view
The rock climb to the bottom of the ladder to the top DEFINITELY needs more steps or handles to pull yourself up they are spaced too far apart
The view from the top is incredible
Very challenging but worth it for the view
Written 7 March 2020
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Mitchembo
Albany, Australia176 contributions
June 2018 • Family
Take a detour off the main drag (Albany Highway) and drive through the Porongurup National Park. Incredible views and well worth the time taken to check it all out.
Written 10 June 2018
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jopower56
Perth, Australia16 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Skywalk, it was amazing, we are so very glad to have spent the time doing this. Congratulations to those that designed and built this remarkable platform, I take my hat off to you. Well done indeed. We look forward to our next visit.
Written 22 August 2017
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Mickyjim64
Esperance, Australia114 contributions
July 2015 • Couples
As we visited in winter it was green and wet which added to the sense of nature. We ventured up the Devils Slide from the northern side of the park which was a long slow climb followed by some rock scrambles. Our next climb was up to Castle Rock which has been installed with an amazing viewing platform. Awesome views. As avid orchid hunters we very pleased to find some Helmet orchids along the walk track as we have never before seem them. Most rails are quite steep so not suitable for abilty challenged people and some level of fitness required.
Written 13 August 2015
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Pilbara 4
12 contributions
July 2019 • Family
This is a Class 5 hike. Quite steep uphill going but there are places to stop and rest a long the way. The hike isn't really kind to knees if you have any troubles. There is a lower platform which provides a beautiful vista. There is a bit of climbing involved in getting up to the top look out but is worth the effort for the view. Did this with my 14 and 12 year old. They really enjoyed it. Took us about an hour and half to get up - I'm not particularly fit so they had to keep waiting for me to catch my breath and not so long to come down.
Written 16 July 2019
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Is it a suitable walk open after 5pm on Valentine's Day to get up from Albany for a view and sundowner ?
Written 11 February 2018
I would not recommend it at all, there's some nasty terrain and it gets pitch black out there.
A word of warning; if anybody gets injured or lost, there will be no rescue carried out in the dark as Rangers etc are not expected to risk their necks for people in the dark.
Written 12 February 2018
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