Tree-In-The-Rock

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The Tree-in-the-Rock picnic area, set among the karri trees, almost has the feel of a cathedral, with the towering karris providing the domed roof.

The Tree-In-The-Rock, after which the site has been named, is just 100 metres along a shaded walk. Extending its roots down through a crevice, this mature karri clings to existence on a granite boulder. Karri and marri are the most dominant trees in this area, while karri hazel, karri wattle and tassel bush form part of the understorey. Australian Bluebell can be recognised by its small bell-like mauve flowers from October to February.

Bolganup Heritage Trail

A short, easy and entertaining loop walk through karri forest and crossing a small creek.

Distance: 600m loop Trail classification: Class 2 Time: 30 minutes

Devil’s Slide Trail

Climbing to the highest peak in the Porongurup Range, the Devil's Slide Trail has magnificent views across the park, north to the Stirling Range and south to the ocean from the summit. Marabup Rock is a further two kilometres return along the trail. Allow extra time.

Follow Wansbrough Walk for 1.6 km, then turn to right. The trail can be linked to the Nancy Peak Walk for a full day excursion across the top of the range.

Distance: 5km Trail classification: Class 4 Time: 1-3 hours

Hayward Peak

A steep walk to Hayward Peak and back from the picnic area.

Distance: 3km Trail classification: Class 4 Time: 2 hours return

Nancy Peak Walk

This circuit trail leads up and over Hayward Peak, Nancy Peak and Morgan's View and back down the Wansbrough Walk. It can also be completed in the opposite direction with a more gentle start or linked to the Devil's Slide Trail for a longer day on top of the range.

Distance: 5.5km Trail classification: Class 4 Time: 2-3 hours return

Wansbrough Walk

This delightful walk through karri forest rises gradually up the valley between Nancy Peak and Devils Slide. It continues more steeply downhill to the park's southern boundary where it becomes a road that connects with Millinup Road. Some visitors leave a second vehicle at the southern end of the pathway and start at Tree-in-a-Rock.

Distance: 4km one way, 8 km return Trail classification: Class 4 Time: 2-3 hours return

For more information visit TrailsWA.

Getting There

You can get to this site by: Two-wheel drive

GPS: -34.6756, 117.871

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Activities

Bush Walking

Bolganup Heritage Trail
Easy 600 m, 30 minute Class 2 loop through karri forest along a path that crosses a small creek.

Devil’s Slide Trail
Hard, 5 km Class 4 return walk. Follow Wansbrough Walk for 1.6 km, then turn to right. Magnificent views from the summit.

Hayward Peak
Medium 3 km, 2 hour return walk to Hayward Peak and back.

Nancy Peak Walk
Steep 5.5 km, 2-3 hour Class 4 circuit walk heads up the northern side of the range and then along its very spine, up and over Hayward Peak, Nancy Peak and Morgan's View then back along the Wansbrough Walk.

Wansbrough Walk
Delightful 4 km (one way) Class 4 walk through karri forest along a gully between Nancy Peak and Devils Slide. Continues to the park's southern boundary and becomes a road that connects with Millinup Road. Some visitors leave a second vehicle at the southern end of the pathway and start at Tree-in-a-Rock.

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