Mount Barker lies in the Great Southern region. The area was explored at an early stage and the first settlers established themselves here in the 1830s.
The old police station and jail (1868) is now a museum. There are fine panoramic views from the summit of Mount Barker (television tower).
Porongurup National Park
(Near Mount Barker)
2572ha.
The Porongurup Range, a 12km long range of hills up to 670m high consisting mainly of granite, brings down abundant rainfall, and as a result huge karri trees (formerly common throughout the southwest) flourish at the higher altitudes. Lower down are jarrah and marri forests and expanses of meadowland (wild flowers).
There are walking trails, starting from the picnic areas, to Millinup Pass (2 hours), Castle Rock (2 hours), Wansborough Walk (3 hours), Devil's Slide and Marmabup Rock (3 hours) and Hayward and Nancy Peak (4 hours). There are a number of crags which offer a challenge to climbers.
Address:
Department of Conservation and Land Management South Coast Regional Office, 120 Albany Highway, Albany, WA 6330, Australia
Tips: Best time to visit: late spring and early summer (October-December), when the wild flowers are in brilliant bloom; autumn for walking.
Access from Mount Barker or Albany on Chester Pass Road (via Porongurup).
Camping is not permitted in the park.
Warning: In the summer there are large numbers of snakes.
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