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Castle Rock

We recognise and acknowledge Minang people as the traditional owners of Porongurup National Park.

Castle Rock picnic area is more than just the starting point for walkers wanting to experience the Granite Skywalk, it's also a great spot for a picnic. 

No dogs

Park entry fee

Castle Rock
Ariana Svenson

About this place

Castle Rock Walk Trail is a relatively steep return walk to the Granite Skywalk. Walkers need a moderate to good fitness level to participate. The path traverses yate, marri and karri forest and takes you past the famous Balancing Rock. Flat granite slabs offer views and places to rest.

Karri Lookout is a great place to take in and watch the Porongurup Range landscape, forests and wildlife. Reaching the Granite Skywalk on the summit of Castle Rock requires some serious balancing skills to get over and under granite rocks and then to climb a 6m ladder.

Back to Porongurup National Park

Safety information

Plan when to visit. Consider travelling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life!

Gallery

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granite boulder balanced on top of granite outcrop
Castle Rock
Ariana Svenson

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two people on a lookout overlooking farmland
Castle Rock
Ariana Svenson

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person walking in the bush at castle rock
Castle Rock
Ariana Svenson

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pink wildflowers on a walk trail
Castle Rock
Jacki Baxter

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understory of the forest
Castle Rock
Jacki Baxter

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a tree growing over a rock
Castle Rock
Jacki Baxter

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a tree growing around a rock
Castle Rock
Jacki Baxter

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views of the stirling range in the distance
Castle Rock
Jacki Baxter

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walkn trail through the forest
Castle Rock
Jacki Baxter

Facilities

Barbecue

Toilet

Lookout/Deck

Activities

Bushwalking

Picnicking

Plants, wildlife and fungi

Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Castle Rock.

Traditional Owners

We recognise and acknowledge Minang people as the traditional owners of Porongurup National Park.

Need to know

No dogs

No pets allowed

Park entry fees apply

Standard park entry fees apply for Porongurup National Park.

Site access

The path to the picnic area is bitumen and has gradients to 1:12. The path to the information shelter has a gradient to 1:7.

Parking

There is one accessible parking bay in the bitumen parking area. The parking bay is 80m from the picnic area and 35m from the toilets. The bay is 4.8m wide and 6m long and slopes left to right with gradient 1:28.

Toilets

Toilets are available.
  • Wheelchair accessible

There are two unisex accessible toilets 35m from the accessible parking bay. One toilet is a left hand transfer, the other is a right hand transfer. The toilets are accessed via a wide, bitumen path from the car parking area.

Park office / Contact

Albany Parks and Wildlife Office

+61 (0)8 9842 4500
albany@dbca.wa.gov.au

Location

Australia's South West
Great Southern
Albany

Trails

Castle Rock, Porongurup NP

Castle Rock

4.7km
View this trail
Walitj Meil Walk Trail, Porongurup NP

Walitj Meil Walk Trail

1km
View this trail

Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional owners throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.

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    Know before you go

    Get the practical ‘know how’ to adventure into Western Australia’s national parks confidently, responsibly and safely.

    Safety

    Natural area hazards

    Plan your activity

    Be prepared

    Travelling in remote locations

    Bushfires and prescribed burns

    Bushwalking safety

    Camping safety

    Mountain biking safety

    Swimming safety

    Adventure safety

    Beaches and coastal areas

    Rivers, lakes and lagoons

    Fishing, boating, paddling, snorkelling and diving

    Access friendly places

    Access to nature north of Perth

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    Access to trails

    Caring for our parks

    Marine conservation

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    Park entry fees

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    Where and when to camp

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    Powered campsites and generators

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