Tuart Forest National Park

Tuart Forest National Park extends across 20 square kilometers of woodland, featuring tall Eucalyptus gomphocephala trees that reach heights of 33 meters.

The forest underwent substantial changes during European colonization in the 1800s when extensive timber operations reduced the original woodland for settlement and fuel needs.

The Wardandi people maintained connections to this land, utilizing the open grassland beneath the forest canopy for traditional hunting practices and shelter.

Visitors can explore the 2-kilometer Possum Spotlighting Trail, marked with reflective guides for nighttime wildlife observation, accessible from the Layman Road parking area.

The park protects the largest remaining pure tuart forest worldwide, providing habitat for Western Australia's primary population of endangered western ringtail possums.

Location: City Of Busselton

Operator: Western Australian Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions

GPS coordinates: -33.54305,115.51680

Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:02