Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk, Walpole WA

by | Last updated Oct 20, 2021 | South Coast WA

Visit the famous Valley of the Giants Australia, a 40 metre-high tree top walk in Walpole WA that lets you admire the vast height of the ancient red tingle trees, some over 400 years old, that are found nowhere else in the world apart from the Walpole Wilderness region of Western Australia.

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After our first taste of south-west Australia’s Tall Timber Country in the Southern Forests of Pemberton, the next stop on our Perth to Adelaide adventure was the famous Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk in Walpole-Nornalup National Park.

An 18km drive east from Walpole WA, this popular attraction lets you walk 40 metres above the ground through the canopy of red tingle forest found only in the Walpole Wilderness region of Western Australia.

Open daily from 9am-5pm, the Valley of the Giants features a Discovery Centre with information and displays, an Ancient Empire walk that meanders through the forest at ground level, and the elevated Tree Top Walk. If you’re passing through south-west Australia, it’s well worth a visit.

Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk

The 600 metre-long, elevated Tree Top Walk costs $21 for adults, $15.50 for concessions, $10.50 for children between 6 and 15, $52.50 for a family of four, and is free for children under 6. The walkway is suitable for children of all ages, wheelchairs and strollers.

The views from the walkway are phenomenal, and really let you appreciate the vast size of these ancient trees! If you’re on a tight budget, keep reading as there are other parts you can see for free.

Visit the famous Valley of the Giants Australia, a 40 metre-high tree top walk in Walpole WA that lets you admire the vast height of the ancient red tingle trees, some over 400 years old, that are found nowhere else in the world apart from the Walpole Wilderness region of Western Australia.
The 40 metre-high walkway on the Tree Top Walk
Visit the famous Valley of the Giants Australia, a 40 metre-high tree top walk in Walpole WA that lets you admire the vast height of the ancient red tingle trees, some over 400 years old, that are found nowhere else in the world apart from the Walpole Wilderness region of Western Australia.
The 600 metre-long walkway skirting the top of the forest
Visit the famous Valley of the Giants Australia, a 40 metre-high tree top walk in Walpole WA that lets you admire the vast height of the ancient red tingle trees, some over 400 years old, that are found nowhere else in the world apart from the Walpole Wilderness region of Western Australia.
Don’t look down!
Visit the famous Valley of the Giants Australia, a 40 metre-high tree top walk in Walpole WA that lets you admire the vast height of the ancient red tingle trees, some over 400 years old, that are found nowhere else in the world apart from the Walpole Wilderness region of Western Australia.
The impressively tall red tingle trees in Walpole-Nornalup National Park

The Ancient Empire Walk

The Ancient Empire walk is a 450 metre walk at ground level, that takes you through the forest of 400-year-old red tingle trees. The walk is free to enter and has many informative signs along the way. You’ll get to see magnificent burnt-out trees and even get to walk inside them. It’s amazing that some of these trees are still living!

Visit the famous Valley of the Giants Australia, a 40 metre-high tree top walk in Walpole WA that lets you admire the vast height of the ancient red tingle trees, some over 400 years old, that are found nowhere else in the world apart from the Walpole Wilderness region of Western Australia.
The start of The Ancient Empire walk

One of the first highlights you’ll see on the walk is Grandma Tingle. At over 400 years old, this ancient tree measures 12 metres in circumference, 34 metres in height, and has gnarled features resembling a (rather old)  human face!

Visit the famous Valley of the Giants Australia, a 40 metre-high tree top walk in Walpole WA that lets you admire the vast height of the ancient red tingle trees, some over 400 years old, that are found nowhere else in the world apart from the Walpole Wilderness region of Western Australia.
Grandma Tingle
Visit the famous Valley of the Giants Australia, a 40 metre-high tree top walk in Walpole WA that lets you admire the vast height of the ancient red tingle trees, some over 400 years old, that are found nowhere else in the world apart from the Walpole Wilderness region of Western Australia.
Visit the famous Valley of the Giants Australia, a 40 metre-high tree top walk in Walpole WA that lets you admire the vast height of the ancient red tingle trees, some over 400 years old, that are found nowhere else in the world apart from the Walpole Wilderness region of Western Australia.
One of the burnt-out trees you can walk through on the Ancient Empire Walk
Visit the famous Valley of the Giants Australia, a 40 metre-high tree top walk in Walpole WA that lets you admire the vast height of the ancient red tingle trees, some over 400 years old, that are found nowhere else in the world apart from the Walpole Wilderness region of Western Australia.
Michi, exploring the  ancient red tingle forest
Visit the famous Valley of the Giants Australia, a 40 metre-high tree top walk in Walpole WA that lets you admire the vast height of the ancient red tingle trees, some over 400 years old, that are found nowhere else in the world apart from the Walpole Wilderness region of Western Australia.
Visit the famous Valley of the Giants Australia, a 40 metre-high tree top walk in Walpole WA that lets you admire the vast height of the ancient red tingle trees, some over 400 years old, that are found nowhere else in the world apart from the Walpole Wilderness region of Western Australia.
Visit the famous Valley of the Giants Australia, a 40 metre-high tree top walk in Walpole WA that lets you admire the vast height of the ancient red tingle trees, some over 400 years old, that are found nowhere else in the world apart from the Walpole Wilderness region of Western Australia.
Visit the famous Valley of the Giants Australia, a 40 metre-high tree top walk in Walpole WA that lets you admire the vast height of the ancient red tingle trees, some over 400 years old, that are found nowhere else in the world apart from the Walpole Wilderness region of Western Australia.
The base of a fallen tree

Accommodation in Walpole: Coalmine Beach Holiday Park

After two nights of bush camping around Pemberton, Michi and I desperately needed a shower, some power, and to do a load of laundry, so we checked into Coalmine Beach Holiday Park in Walpole for some (relative) luxury. Overlooking the water at the Walpole-Nornalup Inlet Marine Parks, the holiday park has great facilities along with a beautiful green setting.

Visit the famous Valley of the Giants Australia, a 40 metre-high tree top walk in Walpole WA that lets you admire the vast height of the ancient red tingle trees, some over 400 years old, that are found nowhere else in the world apart from the Walpole Wilderness region of Western Australia.
Our tent amongst the trees at Coalmine Beach Holiday Park

There were even kangaroos bouncing around when we arrived!

Visit the famous Valley of the Giants Australia, a 40 metre-high tree top walk in Walpole WA that lets you admire the vast height of the ancient red tingle trees, some over 400 years old, that are found nowhere else in the world apart from the Walpole Wilderness region of Western Australia.

As well as laundry facilities, the holiday park also had a great camp kitchen and a children’s playground.

Visit the famous Valley of the Giants Australia, a 40 metre-high tree top walk in Walpole WA that lets you admire the vast height of the ancient red tingle trees, some over 400 years old, that are found nowhere else in the world apart from the Walpole Wilderness region of Western Australia.

The beach was just round the corner too, though it was pretty overcast that day.

Visit the famous Valley of the Giants Australia, a 40 metre-high tree top walk in Walpole WA that lets you admire the vast height of the ancient red tingle trees, some over 400 years old, that are found nowhere else in the world apart from the Walpole Wilderness region of Western Australia.

To read about our next stop, check out my post on the beautiful beach town, Denmark. For more information on the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk, visit the Parks and Wildlife Service website.

To plan your south coast trip across Australia, read my whole Perth to Adelaide drive itinerary, which includes distances, driving times, costs and accommodation.

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Visit the famous Valley of the Giants Australia, a 40 metre-high tree top walk in Walpole WA that lets you admire the vast height of the ancient red tingle trees, some over 400 years old, that are found nowhere else in the world apart from the Walpole Wilderness region of Western Australia.
Lisa Bull
Written by Lisa Bull

Lisa Bull, founder of Dreaming of Down Under, has been living in Australia as a British expat since 2015. After travelling to every state and territory in Australia and living in Perth, Brisbane and Sydney, Lisa knows from first-hand experience the best destinations to visit in Australia and the best budget travel tips. Her guides on this blog have been read by over 700k readers and helped thousands of people achieve their dream of living in or travelling Australia.

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