Department of Environment and Conservation

Tree Top Walk, Walpole-Nornalup National Park, near Walpole


Summary
  • One of the three Walpole Wilderness Discovery sites
  • Elevated walkway through the tree tops in the Valley of the Giants, providing views over the Tingle Forest
  • One accessible parking bay with a bitumen surface
  • A unisex accessible toilet is provided on site and is unlocked during opening hours
  • Entry fees apply
Tree top walk
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Location (View Map)
Valley Of The Giants Rd, Walpole, WA 6333 Australia (about 14 kms east of Walpole)
Opening Hours
  • Open daily, 8am to 4.30pm
Telephone
  • 08 9776 7203

Closest accessible parking

  • One clearly identified accessible parking bay near the main entrance.
  • The bay is outdoors with a level bitumen surface.
  • It is 4.5 metres wide and 6 metres long.
  • Vehicle access from: Valley of the Giants Road.
  • Pedestrian access:
    • The parking bay is on the same level as the path leading to the Tree Top Walk.
Car park
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External access and entrance
  • A level bitumen path leads from the car park to all facilities.
  • The path is wide and about 50 m long and slopes gently down to the main entry.
  • There are a few steep sections with gradients up to 1:14.
  • The Tree Top Walk is a 600 m long circular walkway, which reaches up to 40m in height.
  • The elevated path is constructed of a metal grid.
  • The elevated part of the walkway consists of six 80cm wide and 60 m long ramps that have a gradient of approximately 1:12 with handrails on both sides.
  • Between each ramp is a viewing platform with views over the surrounding Tingle forest.
Path to attraction Elevated metal walkway Seating along path
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Toilet: Tree Top Walk Unisex Accessible Toilet, with baby change facilities

  • Gender: Unisex
  • Availability: Available during opening hours, 8am to 4.30pm daily.
  • Description:
    • The unisex accessible toilet is about 50 metres from the accessible parking bay.
    • A baby change table is provided within the cubicle.
  • Signage: Directional signage is provided from the main thoroughfare.
  • Toilet door: The swing toilet door is 77cm wide, is heavy to open and slow to close. It has a D handle and a large lock.
  • Pan height: 46cm.
  • Handrails: Provided.
  • Basin height: 78cm.
  • Paper towel dispenser: Hand dryer available.
  • Lighting: On at all times.
  • Baby change table: Yes
  • Baby change table description: Baby change table located within the cubicle next to the toilet. The handle to open is at standing height, and there is 85cm knee space when the table is open.
Accessible toilet Basin in accessible toilet Baby change table in open position Toilet layout
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Rooms

Shop
  • Visitors are required to exit this attraction through the shop.
  • Each leaf of the double swing doors is 77cm wide, though they are held open during opening hours.
  • There is sufficient space for users of wheelchairs and walking aids to move throught the facility.
  • The reception counter is at standing height.
Shop
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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.