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Walpole to the Valley of the Giants, Walpole-Nornalup National Park, Western Australia
Photo: Sam Wilson (taken with Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1) · CC BY-SA 2.0 · cropped

Drives Western Australia, Australia The Great Southern, Goldfields and Coral Coast

Walpole to the Valley of the Giants

South Western Highway, South Coast Highway, Big Tree Road · Walpole → Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk road

Sweeping10.8 mi15 min1,100 ft climbHigh point ≈ 500 ftOne way
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The drive

From Walpole the drive heads east on South Coast Highway and then turns onto Valley of the Giants Road into the tingle forest, 17 km (11 mi) in about 15 minutes. The Valley of the Giants lies about 15 km east of Walpole and is a dead-end spur, so the drive ends on the road before the car park.

The last few kilometres are tight and shaded, with one twisty stretch through the forest. The Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk is an elevated walkway through the canopy, and a ground-level boardwalk leads through the Ancient Empire. The trees are mostly towering karri and red tingle. The walk is open daily, 9 am to 5 pm, with extended hours from 26 December to 26 January.

Along the way

  1. Walpole
  2. Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk road
Elevation
1,100 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 500 ft
WalpoleValley of the Giants Tree Top Walk road
Curves
Mostly gentle, with one twisty stretch
WalpoleValley of the Giants Tree Top Walk road
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • The Tree Top Walk charges an entry fee, separate from the road.
  • The last 4 km are narrow and shaded, so slow down for oncoming cars and for cyclists.
  • It's a dead end: you drive back out the same road to South Coast Highway.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Parks and Wildlife Service WA: Park alerts.

Questions about this drive

How long does Walpole to the Valley of the Giants take?

Walpole to the Valley of the Giants is 17 km (11 mi) and takes about 15 minutes.

Is there a fee at the Valley of the Giants?

Yes. The Tree Top Walk charges an entry fee. The road to it has no toll.

What are the Tree Top Walk opening hours?

The operator lists the walk as open daily from 9 am to 5 pm, with extended hours from 26 December to 26 January.

Is the Valley of the Giants Road a through road?

No. It is a dead-end spur, so you return the way you came.

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