Porongurup National Park

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Porongurup National Park Description

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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.

Hobbies & Activities category: Hiking opportunity; Natural area; National park; Scenic site or route

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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