Walpole is a destination designed for inclusivity, offering accessible parks, trails, accommodations, and facilities to ensure visitors of all abilities can enjoy its stunning natural beauty and welcoming community. From breathtaking lookouts to wheelchair-friendly dining options, Walpole caters to everyone’s needs for a comfortable and memorable visit.
Parks and Attractions
- Circular Pool: Includes accessible paths for exploring the area.
- Coalmine Beach: Accessible picnic areas, toilets, parking spots, and a wheelchair-friendly beach access path.
- Fernhook Falls: Walk trails and boardwalks are designed for wheelchair accessibility. (Currently closed for maintenance.)
- Giant Tingle Tree: Accessible parking and a step-free path on Hill Top Road lead to this iconic tree.
- Mount Frankland Wilderness Lookout: Features a sealed, step-free path from the parking area to a weather-sheltered lookout. Unisex accessible toilets are nearby.
- Nornalup Jetty: Fully accessible, with nearby accessible toilets.
- Off The Beaten Track: Off the Beaten Track is committed to inclusivity, offering tailored walking tours and experiences that cater to all accessibility needs and abilities, ensuring everyone can enjoy the beauty of nature. Reach out to the team to discuss your requirements, and their friendly team will be happy to help arrange a personalised adventure that suits you.
- Swarbrick Art Loop: A 500m sealed loop trail with a maximum gradient of 1:12 and no steps, featuring the ‘Wilderness Wall of Perceptions.’ Accessible parking and unisex toilets are available.
- Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk: A stunning 600m wheelchair- and pram-accessible walkway positioned 40m above the tingle forest canopy.
- Walpole-Nornalup Inlet: Accessible viewing points, picnic areas with accessible tables, and restrooms close to the main viewpoints.
- WOW Wilderness Eco Cruise: Offers an accessible jetty entry and a toilet on the ferry.
Eating
- BP Walpole Roadhouse and Cafe: Street level access, though door assistance may be required.
- Flaming Hot Takeaway: Level access with plastic fly straps at entrance.
- Golden Wattle Bakery: Access Ramp with open shop layout.
- Nornabar Bar, Bistro & Coffee: Fully accessible with level access and an accessible restroom.
- Peaceful Bay Fish & Chips: Accessible building and restroom.
- Phillipine Magic Cafe: Has new purpose built access ramp from rear car park
- The Marron Tale: Features wheelchair-accessible entry, accessible parking, and a step-free path to the entrance, with accessible restrooms.
- Tree Top Walk Motel: Street level access, with door assistance available. Ground-floor rooms are wheelchair friendly.
- Walpole Hotel Motel: Ramps and ground floor rooms.
- Walpole Quality Meats: Access ramp entry
Trails
- Ancient Empire Walk (boardwalks): An accessible walk trail suitable for wheelchairs and prams, linking the Tree Top Walk to the Ancient Empire. A 550m loop trail meanders across the forest floor between and through 400-year-old red tingle trees, additional part of the trail includes 150m of steps.
- Coalmine Beach Walk Trail: A Class 2 easy trail with a hardened surface, gentle hills, and clear signage. Suitable for assisted wheelchair users.
- Swarbrick Art Loop Walk: A 500m sealed trail with no steps and a maximum gradient of 1:12. Accessible parking and unisex toilets are available.
Accommodation
- Coalmine Beach Holiday Park: Offers accessible guest amenities and fully accessible onsite accommodations. Ramp access to Coalmine Beach is available at the town end of the park.
- Firetail Studio Accommodation: Wheelchair accessible entry (Front door is 860mm wide with rubber mat ramp. Bathroom door is 780mm wide. Access to balcony is 1m wide with rubber mat ramp). Ample parking space close to entrance. One single step from parking area to main entrance. No accessible restroom. Age friendly accommodation.
- Peaceful Bay Caravan Park: Accessible toilet and shower.
- Walpole House: Fully wheelchair accessible with a ramp, step-free parking, and grab rails in the bathroom.
- Walpole Motel: Street-level access and door assistance, with ground-floor rooms available.
Facilities
- Latham Avenue Public Toilets: Fully accessible with nearby parking.
- Nornalup Park Public Toilets: Fully accessible with nearby parking.
- Pioneer Park South Coast Highway Public Toilets (near Visitor Centre): Open 24/7 with accessible toilets and parking.
- Swarbrick Jetty: Accessible from the carpark.
- The Knoll: BBQ area called the Channels has an accessible zig zag path from the car park facing towards the water
- Town Jetty Boat Ramp, Jones Road Public Toilets: Open 24/7 with accessible toilets and parking.
- Walpole Nornalup Visitor Centre: Disability parking near by, step-free entry, trained staff, and accessible restrooms. Doors are heavy and may require assistance to open.
- Walpole Town Jetty (floating jetty): Fully accessible
Other
- Fire Station: Accessible ramp.
- Community Hall: Accessible ramp.
- Recreation Centre: Concrete ramp leading to a level door entrance.
- Police Office: Disable parking bay and level entrance.
- Nursing Station and GP rooms: Disabled parking bay and level access.
Walpole offers a wide range of accessible experiences for visitors of all abilities, from exploring the majestic tingle forests to enjoying accessible dining and accommodations. With thoughtful facilities and inclusive services, Walpole ensures a welcoming and enjoyable visit for everyone.