The national parks of the Southern Forests and Valleys are home to many unmissable attractions for the visitor, from sky-high bushfire-lookout trees that can be climbed, to cascading waterfalls, ancient forests and bizarre land formations. Be sure to incorporate as many as you can to get a feel for the biodiversity, age and magnitude of this region.  

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  1. ‘An historic sawpit which demonstrates how timber was sawn in the area from the 1860s.

    Rest Point Saw Pit

    Rest Point Road, Walpole WA 6398
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  2. Walk along a beach with thundering surf beneath rugged cliffs or take in the dramatic coastal scenery from numerous lookouts

    Salmon Beach

    Salmon Beach, Western Australia
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  3. A beautiful beach for a picnic, a spot of fishing and a safe place for swimming. Perfect for a family day out.

    Sandy Beach

    Sandy Beach, Broke WA
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  4. This pretty dam was once the water supply for the Shannon Mill and town. A great spot for canoeing, kayaking, swimming, cycling and bush walking.

    Shannon Dam

    Shannon Dam, Lake Muir WA
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  5. Snake Gully Lookout

    Snake Gully Lookout, Deeside Coast Road, Shannon WA
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  6. Take a stroll through old growth karri forest. Keep an open mind and expect to be challenged.

    Swarbrick Art Loop

    Swarbrick Art Loop, Logging Road, North Walpole WA
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  7. Attractive picnic spot surrounded by towering karri, marri and tingle forest overlooking the channel between the Walpole and Nornalup inlets along The Knolls Scenic Drive.

    The Channels

    Knoll Drive Picnic Grounds, Inlet Lane, Nornalup WA
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  8. Soak up the stunning views of the Southern Ocean crashing against the shore from the clifftop at Tookulup.

    Tookulup

    Tookulup Lookout, Windy Harbour WA
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  9. Fishing spot with facilities to launch larger boats into the Walpole and Nornalup Inlets Marine Park adjacent to the town of Walpole.

    Town Jetty Walpole

    Walpole Floating Jetty, Jones Road, Walpole WA
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  10. ‘Explore the ancient giant tingle forest of the Walpole Wilderness and take a walk in the tree tops 40m high above the ground.

    Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk

    Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk, Valley of the Giants Rd, Tingledale WA 6333
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  11. This lookout provides sweeping views down the steep valley to the Warren River below.

    Warren Lookout

    Warren River Lookout, Maiden Bush Trail, Yeagarup WA
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  12. Time to be still and listen to the landscape

    Warren River Cedar

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  13. Windy Harbour provides visitors with a safe harbour, on a wild coastline and rewarding fishing with stunning views of the Southern Ocean.

    Windy Harbour

    Windy Harbour WA
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  14. Enjoy magnificent views of the lake and nearby Yeagarup dunes from the boardwalk.

    Yeagarup

    Yeagerup Dunes, Yeagarup WA
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