About this place

You'll find the Karri boya-k (Tree in the Rock) just 100m along a shaded walk, extending its roots down through a crevice. 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.

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

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

Plan when to visit. Consider travelling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life!

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shelter over picnic tables in a clearing with other picnic tables with forest in the background
Karri boya-k (Tree in the Rock)
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person cleaning the bbq in the picnic area clearing with forest in the background
Karri boya-k (Tree in the Rock)
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picnic shelter in the forest
Karri boya-k (Tree in the Rock)
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Karri boya-k (Tree in the Rock)
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Tree-in-the-rock Picnic Area
Karri boya-k (Tree in the Rock)
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Facilities

Barbecue

Toilet

Activities

Bushwalking

Plants, wildlife and fungi

Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Karri boya-k (Tree in the Rock).

Traditional Owners

We recognise and acknowledge Wagyl Kaip people as the traditional owners of Porongurup National Park.

"Karri boya-k" translates to "Karri rock-in." This site, known as The Tree in the Rock, holds cultural significance within the Menang community's heritage area.

Trails

Wansbrough Walk
Bush Walk
4 kilometres

This eight kilometre return hike takes you through towering Karri forest along a gully between Nancy’s Peak and Devil’s Slide in the Porongurup National Park.

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Bolganup Heritage Trail
Bush Walk
600 metres

A short and easy 600 metre loop trail beneath the towering Karri trees to Bolganup Creek and return back to Tree-in-the-Rock picnic area. A great option for all the family.

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Porongurup National Park

Devils Slide
Bush Walk
5 kilometres

A moderate two hour walk to take you to the highest peak of the Porongurup Ranges. With sweeping views from the summit, to the South over the Indian Ocean on a clear day and Stirling Ranges to the North.

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Porongurup National Park

Nancy Peak
Bush Walk
5.5 kilometres

A great circuit walk, Nancy Peak traverses the main peak of the Porongurup Ranges 23 kilometres from Mount Barker in the Great Southern region.. As well as the beauty of the moss-covered granite rocks and the lush forest, the views are magnificent with the Stirling Ranges visible to the north and, on a clear day, you can see the Southern Ocean.

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