Walpole

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Picturesquely situated on the tranquil waters of the Walpole Inlet and the only place in the South West Region where Karri Forest grows right down to the sea, almost paddling into the waves.

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Welcome to Walpole

Surrounded entirely by national park, the amount of dense forest provides a lovely sense of isolation and remoteness. Activities include canoeing along the river and walking trails under the forest canopy. You can now walk among the canopy at the famous Tree Top Walk.

Walpole is situated on the south coast of Australia's South West tourist region. Walpole faces south to the Southern Ocean and is on the shores of the magnificent Walpole Inlet. The Frankland River meanders and flows into to the ocean near Walpole. One of the best ways to get to Walpole is to hire a car from Perth Airport.

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THINGS TO SEE IN WALPOLE

HERE ARE A FEW OF OUR FAVOURITE LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Tree Top Walk

A half hour drive drive from Walpole is the world's longest and highest tree-top walkway at over 600 metres long and up to 40 metres high. The international award winning walkway gives a unique perspective into forest canopy life, meandering through the upper branches of these giant Tingle and Karri trees.

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Image © Tourism WA

The Ancient Empire

This is a boardwalk that winds itself around the giant trees that give this forest it's name. There are plenty of retreats and stops along the way so that you may marvel at the grandeur and power of nature around you. The boardwalks are located at the same site as the Tree Top Walk.

Image © Tourism WA
Image © Tourism WA
Image © Tourism WA
Image © Tourism WA
Image © Tourism WA

Nornalup Inlet

Fed by the Beautiful Frankland River, the placid waters provide excellent recreational facilities. Ferry trips and houseboat holidays are desirable options. Many walking trails and lookouts will give you a great sense of the landscape and you will be able to spot Dolphins and Birdlife.

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Mandalay Beach

A rewarding coastal experience with this beautiful beach and rock headlands. Visitors can relax at this sweeping and uncrowded beach, which has sparkling blue water and beautiful coastal bushland. The ominous Chatham Island with it's sandy slopes can be seen out to sea.

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Image © Tourism WA

What's the weather like?

Walpole’s temperate climate supports forests with trees growing up to 80m tall. Hot summers with cool evenings are followed by wet winters, similar to cooler regions of America and Europe. Summer (December to February) averages 26°C max and 13°C min, while Winter (June to August) averages 15°C max and 7°C min.

A bit of Walpole's history

The Dutch explored the coastline near Walpole in the 1600s but overlooked the inland area. Captain Bannister discovered the Walpole River in 1831. The area was settled in 1910 by Pierre Bellanger, and by the 1930s, many people moved there through the Nornalup Land Settlement Scheme. The settlement was named Nornalup in 1933 but was changed to Walpole in 1934 after protests.

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IN Walpole & SURROUNDS

Coalmine Beach Holiday Park

We are nestled on the shores of the Nornalup Inlet within the Walpole-Nornalup National Park close to The Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk, Giant Ti...

Crystal Springs Holiday Accommodation

Crystal Springs is for the lovers of nature. It offers small and large groups comfortable self catering accommodation amidst a world-class natural en...

Walpole Hotel Motel

Located on the edge of the Walpole Inlet and centrally located to take in the tourist sites. Home of the "Whale Willy"

Walpole Rest Point Caravan Park

Rest Point is a picturesque water front location on the banks of the Walpole and Nornalup Inlets and is ideally suited for all the family. It is situ...

Billa Billa Farm Cottages

Set on a beautiful farm property, surrounded by stunning Karri Forest adjoining the Walpole Wilderness Area our 2-bedroom, self-contained cottages off...

Walpole Lodge

Your best budget stay in W.A. Situated right in town, Walpole Lodge offers a fun, friendly relaxed atmosphere for groups. couples and independent trav...

Houseboat Holidays

Delight in the breathtaking beauty aboard your own luxuriously appointed houseboat.

Tinglewood Cabins

Relax and enjoy a refreshing getaway in our tastefully decorated 2 and 3 bedroom chalets situated on our 90 acre property. Indulge in the ambience...

Tree Top Walk Motel and Restaurant

Welcome to a modern four star motel right in the heart of Walpole, the only local accommodation with pool.

Walpole Bayside Villas

6 beautifully appointed villas offer the ideal combination of tranquility and close proximity to town and water. With a choice of 2 or 3 bedroom, sing...

Che Sara Sara Chalets

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Tree Elle Retreat

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Riverbank Bed&Breakfast

Nestled on the Upper Frankland River offering couples a relaxing and enjoyable rural retreat.

Walpole House

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Anni Domek Bed & Breakfast

Quaint Cottage surrounded by lush gardens. We have a two night minimum for bookings . Thor ( A Belgian Shepherd ) stays with us occasionally . He i...

Sheoak Lodge

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Southern Comfort Farm

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Walpole Wilderness Resort

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Walpole Cottage

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