Tree-In-The-Rock

We recognise and acknowledge Menang 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.

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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

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

shelter over picnic tables in a clearing with other picnic tables with forest in the background

Tree-In-The-Rock

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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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Barbecue

Toilet

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

Standard park entry fees apply for Porongurup National Park.

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.

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 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.

Phone: +61 (0)8 9842 4500

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Tree-In-The-Rock

No dogs

Park entry fee

About this place

Safety information

Gallery

Facilities

Barbecue

Toilet

Activities

Bushwalking

Plants, wildlife and fungi

Traditional Owners

No dogs

Park entry fees apply

Site access

Parking

Toilets

Park office / Contact

Albany Parks and Wildlife Office

Trails