Walpole-Nornalup National Park

Walpole-Nornalup National Park
Western Australia
The Tree Top Walk in the Valley of the Giants
Walpole-Nornalup National Park
Nearest town or cityWalpole
Coordinates34°59′S 116°46′E / 34.983°S 116.767°E / -34.983; 116.767
Established1957
Area194.48 km2 (75.1 sq mi)
Managing authoritiesDepartment of Environment and Conservation
WebsiteWalpole-Nornalup National Park
See alsoList of protected areas of
Western Australia

Walpole-Nornalup National Park is a national park in the South West region of Western Australia, 355 km (221 mi) south of Perth. It is famous for its towering karri and tingle trees. Red tingle trees are unique to the Walpole area. The park is part of the larger Walpole Wilderness Area that was established in 2004, an international biodiversity hotspot.

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