Valley of the Giants – Walking Among the Tingle Trees
📍 Location: Valley of the Giants, Walpole-Nornalup National Park, Western Australia
📅 Date Visited: December 2019
⏱️ Time Spent: Half day
🚗 Getting There
The Valley of the Giants is located approximately 430 kilometers south of Perth, in the Walpole-Nornalup National Park. The scenic drive takes about 4 hours 50 minutes via State Route 2 and National Route 1, passing through beautiful Southwest forests and countryside. The Tree Top Walk is located 15 minutes east of Walpole on the South Coast Highway.
💭 Our Trip: First Impressions
[Magda’s reflections on the Valley of the Giants visit will go here…]
📜 A Brief History
The Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk opened in 1996 as an eco-tourism attraction designed to showcase the magnificent tingle forest while minimizing environmental impact. The tingle trees (Eucalyptus jacksonii) are endemic to this small region of Western Australia and are some of the largest trees in the state, with some individuals reaching over 400 years old and 24 meters in circumference at the base.
The Tree Top Walk was the first of its kind in Australia, designed to rise 40 meters into the forest canopy and stretch for 600 meters through the treetops. The innovative design uses a series of lightweight truss bridges that distribute weight without damaging the ancient trees. The walk provides a unique perspective of the forest ecosystem, allowing visitors to experience the canopy layer that is normally inaccessible.
📸 Photo Gallery
Highlights from our visit to Valley of the Giants:
The Tree Top Walk rising through the ancient tingle forest canopy
📷 Photos to be added by Magda
🎠 Trip Photo Carousel
🗺️ Things to See and Do
- Tree Top Walk – The 600-meter elevated walkway 40 meters above the forest floor
- Ancient Empire Boardwalk – Ground-level walk among the giant tingle trees
- Giants View Lookout – Stunning views of the forest canopy from above
- Tingle Forest Interpretive Center – Learn about the unique ecology of the tingle trees
- Photography – Exceptional opportunities for forest and canopy photography
- Wildlife Spotting – Look for birds, reptiles, and native mammals in the canopy
💡 Travel Tips
- Best time to visit: Spring (September-November) for wildflowers or year-round for the tree walk
- Distance from Perth: Approximately 430km (4h 50min drive)
- Entry fees: Tree Top Walk tickets required (check current prices)
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible with ramps and gentle gradients
- Facilities: Cafe, gift shop, and restrooms available on site
- Stay nearby: Walpole has accommodation options and dining
- Weather: Can be windy in the canopy – bring a light jacket