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Tree-In-The-Rock

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

The Tree-in-the-Rock picnic area sits within the karri trees. Some say it reminds them of a cathedral, with the towering karris providing a domed roof.

No dogs

Park entry fee

Tree-In-The-Rock
DBCA

About this place

You'll find the Tree-In-The-Rock just 100m along a shaded walk, extending its roots down through a crevice. Karri and marri are the most dominant trees in this area, while karri hazel, karri wattle and tassel bush form part of the understorey. Australian Bluebell can be recognised by its small bell-like mauve flowers from October to February.

Take a steep walk to Hayward Peak and back from the picnic area.

  • Distance: 3km
  • Trail classification: Class 4
  • Time: 2 hours return
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!

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shelter over picnic tables in a clearing with other picnic tables with forest in the background
Tree-In-The-Rock
DBCA

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person  cleaning the bbq in the picnic area clearing with forest in the background
Tree-In-The-Rock
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picnic shelter in the forest
Tree-In-The-Rock
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Tree-in-the-rock
Tree-In-The-Rock
Bronwyn Wells

Tree-in-the-rock

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Tree-in-the-rock Picnic Area
Tree-In-The-Rock
Bronwyn Wells

Facilities

Barbecue

Toilet

Activities

Bushwalking

Plants, wildlife and fungi

Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Tree-In-The-Rock.

Traditional Owners

We recognise and acknowledge Wagyl Kaip 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 from the car park is 20m and on a compacted natural ground surface. The path to the toilets is 70m from the car park on a compacted natural ground surface and is steep in some sections with gradients of up to 1:8. The path to the Tree-in-the-Rock is 125m from the parking area, has steep sections with gradients up to 1:6 and exposed rock and tree roots along the path. 

Parking

There are no designated accessible parking bays. Parking is in the unmarked compacted gravel car park located adjacent the picnic area. Bays are long and wide.

Toilets

Toilets are available.
  • Wheelchair accessible

There are male and female accessible toilets next to the Tree-in-the-Rock picnic area. Toilets are located 70m from the parking area over a compacted natural ground surface.

There are some steep sections of path with a gradient of up to 1:8. The path connects to a concrete pad which connects to a brick paved area which forms the entrances to the toilets.

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

Nancy Peak, Porongurup NP

Nancy Peak

5.5km
View this trail
Devils Slide, Porongurup NP

Devils Slide

5km
View this trail
Bolganup Heritage Trail, Porongurup NP

Bolganup Heritage Trail

.6km
View this trail
Wansbrough Walk, Porongurup NP

Wansbrough Walk

4km
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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    Travelling in remote locations

    Bushfires and prescribed burns

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