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The Channels

We recognise and acknowledge Menang people as the traditional owners of Walpole-Nornalup National Park.

Attractive picnic spot surrounded by towering karri, marri and tingle forest overlooking the channel between the Walpole and Nornalup inlets along The Knolls Scenic Drive.

No dogs

No park entry fee

The Channels
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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.

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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!

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a sign on the left hand side of the bitumen road that winds through the forest
The Channels
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a shelter for a picnic
The Channels
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a shelter for a picnic
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a viewing area on the banks of the walpole inlet with trees and forests over the waters
The Channels
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bright purple flowers of the hovea vine
The Channels
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birds perched on a tree trunk leaning over the water of if the inlet with forest in the background
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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.

Need to know

No dogs

No pets allowed

No park entry fee

Entry to Walpole-Nornalup National Park is free.

Toilets

Toilets are available.
  • Wheelchair accessible

Park office / Contact

Walpole Parks and Wildlife Office

Phone: (08) 9840 0400 

Contact this office by email

Location

Australia's South West
Walpole

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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    Safety

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    Bushwalking safety

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    Access friendly places

    Access to nature north of Perth

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