Department of Environment and Conservation

Bluff Knoll, Stirling Range National Park


Summary
  • A natural attraction in the South West of Western Australia
  • Bluff Knoll has a lookout area which provides views of the surrounding area. 
  • There are accessible toilets and parking on site
  • There is a sheltered picnic area
  • Bush walking tracks also lead to the summit. These walking tracks require a moderate level of fitness
  • National Park entry fees apply
Bluff Knoll
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Location (View Map)
Bluff Knoll Rd Bluff Knoll, Stirling Range National Park, WA 6338 Australia (Approximately 100 kilometres northeast of Albany, access via Chester Pass Road)
Opening Hours
  • Open 24 hours
Telephone
  • 08 9827 9230

Closest accessible parking

  • There are 3 designated accessible car parking bays located close to all amenities on site.
  • One bay is located adjacent the picnic area and two bays are located at the other end of the car park near the toilet facilities.
  • Bays are clearly identified with signs at the head of the bay and by blue line markings and the accesss symbol on the ground. 
  • Bays are outdoors with a level, bitumen surface. The bays are sloped from left to right with gradients up to 1:14.
  • Bays are 3.6 metres wide and 6 metres long.
  • Vehicle access from: Bluff Knoll Road.
  • Pedestrian access:
    • Pedestrian access is via a bitumen path which links directly with the carparking area.
    • The bitumen path joins onto a steel mesh viewing area and is linked by a ramp with gradient 1:20 over a length of 1.5 metres.
  • Cost: National Park entry fees apply.
Car Parking Bays Car Parking Bays Car Parking Bays Kerb ramp to mesh walk way
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External access and entrance
  • There are two types of path through this attraction, one is a wide bitumen path and the other is a steel mesh decking area which leads to all of the lookouts.  These paths have gradients up to 1:14.
  • There are three wheelchair accessible viewing decks located on the steel mesh pathway which provide expansive views of the Stirling Range National Park.
  • There are seats along the path which are 49cm high.
Viewing deck Access path Access path Access path Seating along accessway
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Signage, customer displays and customer information
  • There is a large covered information pavilion with multiple panels proving information about natural and cultural values.
  • Display boards have information at sitting height.
  • Information has large, clear print in good colour contrast.
Picnic facilities
  • The closest accessible parking bay is approximately 5 metres from the sheltered picnic area.
  • Thre are 3 picnic tables under the metal roofed pavillion.
  • Picnic tables are located over bitumen and have fixed bench seating on both sides of the table.  There is space at the end of the tables suitable for a wheelchair user.
  • Tables are 82cm high.
Picnic tables
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Accessible toilet
Accessible Toilet, Bluff Knoll, Stirling Range National Park

Information collected by: Department of Environment and Conservation

Care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this information however no guarantee is given that the facility is fully accessible. Please advise the You're Welcome WA coordinator at the Disability Services Commission of any access changes since publication.