About this place
Along the steep granite hills fringing the Walpole-Nornalup channel, the south-western shore of the Nornalup Inlet, and along the Deep and Frankland rivers, stands of karri (Eucalyptus diversicolor), marri (Corymbia calophylla), red tingle (E. jacksonii) and yellow tingle (E. guilfoylei) dominate the tree line. These areas are known locally as The Knolls and they are exceptionally scenic.
The narrow channel connecting the two inlets is about 200m wide, a kilometre long and about two metres deep. You can fish in the channel although it has a rocky bottom.
Picnic alongside the channel at the picnic area between Walpole and Nornalup inlets with attractive views between paperbarks. This is the perfect place for a picnic lunch close to town. The Knolls Scenic Drive 5km circular drive around the peninsula between the Walpole and Nornalup inlets.
The drive starts on the northern side of the Nornalup Inlet and ends on the south-eastern side of the Walpole Inlet and is all within the Walpole-Nornalup National Park. Two fishing spots marked on the drive are worth a look.
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
Facilities
Barbecue
Toilet
Picnic table
Activities
Canoeing and kayaking
Fishing
Picnicking
Plants, wildlife and fungi
Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of The Channels.
Traditional Owners
We recognise and acknowledge Menang people as the traditional owners of Walpole-Nornalup National Park.