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| Go fishing, canoeing and kayaking at Frankland River near Walpole on the south coast.
At around 400 kilometres the Frankland is the longest river that flows into the Walpole-Nornalup Inlet. This estuary permanently opens to the sea and is a haven for water birds and other wildlife.
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| See the shipwreck of the Norwegian vessel the Mandalay, at beautiful Mandalay Beach near Walpole in the south. The ship was wrecked there in 1911 and when the tide is low you can see parts of it exposed from the beach. There’s an interpretive display which tells you more about the wreck.
This stretch of coastline also |
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| This short but steep one kilometre walk takes you up Mount Frankland in the Mount Frankland National Park near Walpole, approximately 420 kilometres south of Perth, Western Australia. Combining a walk around the base of the granite mount, surrounded by towering karri forest and superb summit views this trail is sure to |
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| Indulge yourself in exotic culinary delights at our new café at Thurlby Herb Farm. Enjoy the gentle ambience of the surrounding gardens as you treat yourself to garden fresh gourmet lunches, scrumptious cakes, scones and coffee.
The gift shop features unusual gifts from around the world, as well as our own range of na |
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| See giant red tingle trees at Walpole-Nornalup National Park in the south of Western Australia. These towering old growth forests are part of the Walpole Wilderness area and have remained virtually untouched.
To get up close to these pristine forest beauties visit the Valley of the Giants and Tree Top Walk to the eas |
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| WOW Wilderness Cruises offers a range of cruises, primarily operating a daily two and a half hour guided wilderness cruise into the heart of the Walpole Nornalup National Park in the south west of Western Australia. This tour is available for individual travellers and groups, incorporating a boat cruise and an interpr |
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| Situated on the shores of the Nornalup inlet within the Walpole/Nornalup National Park, Coalmine Beach is a quiet place for all ages.
The spectacular scenery of the area can be seen along the Coalmine Beach Heritage Trail. Enjoy the tranquillity of natural bush land settings. Activities include swimming, fishing, boa |
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| Deep River runs at least 90 kilometres southwards and flows into Nornalup Inlet. It runs through state forest and Mt Frankland National Park. The upper section of the river consists of broad pools seperated by rapids.
The river is an important feature of Western Australia as it is one of the few remaining fresh water |
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| Located on Beardmore Road (36 kilometres north-west of Walpole), Fernhook Falls are part of the Deep River, popular for canoeing and kayaking.
The falls are spectacular in winter and are also a popular swimming and picnic spot in summer.
Below the falls, at the river edge are boardwalks and a stairway into the river |
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| Three kilometres east of Walpole in the Nornalup-Walpole National Park. This five kilometre drive provides panoramic views of both inlets, passes through a beautiful karri forest, and provides good picnic and fishing spots. There are short walks cross the Knoll and maps are available at the tourist bureau.
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