Porongurup National Park, Nature reserve in Great Southern region, Australia
Porongurup National Park is a nature reserve in the Great Southern region featuring ancient granite rock formations throughout its landscape. The reserve contains multiple hiking trails that wind through forests and over hills of varying difficulty levels.
The park was established as a protected area in 1925 after decades of timber logging began in the previous century. This protection ended the commercial use and transformed the land into a conservation area for future generations.
The Mineng and Koreng peoples of the Noongar community call this area Borrongup, reflecting their deep connection to the land. You can walk the marked trails and experience the cultural importance of the landscape as you move through it.
The terrain requires appropriate footwear and water supplies, especially on longer walks during warmer months. Visitors should arrive early to secure parking and have adequate time to explore the different trail options at a comfortable pace.
The park hosts more than 700 native plant species, with nine found nowhere else in the world beyond this location. Rare birds like Baudin's black cockatoo also call this area home, making it a critical refuge for threatened wildlife.
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