Walpole Wilderness Area

Walpole Wilderness Area is a large protected region in southwestern Western Australia covering over 325,000 hectares. It contains tall jarrah and karri forests alongside granite ridges, rivers, and wetland systems.

The conservation area was first proposed in 1998 by local environmental advocates and formally established in 2001. This official status secured protection for the region's forests and natural systems.

The land carries spiritual meaning for the Noongar people, with many places used for ceremonies and rituals throughout the protected reserves. These sacred sites shape how people connect with the environment today.

Visitors can use several entry points and national parks within the area to explore the forests and waterways. Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable conditions for walking and exploring.

This region protects roughly half of Western Australia's remaining old-growth jarrah and karri forests. It is also home to rare creatures like the Walpole burrowing crayfish found nowhere else.

Location: Western Australia

GPS coordinates: -34.98330,116.76700

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:26