Best trails in D'Entrecasteaux National Park

This is a fantastic short and slightly challenging hike up to Mount Chadalup summit. This scenic walk really gives you bang for buck but does require a bit of a climb up to the top. The route up is a mixture of trail and boardwalk which is easy going and well maintained. Leaving early in the morn to catch the sunrise is one of the best times to experience the view form the top.

Coastal Survivors Walk is a twisty trail that winds through the dunes and cliffs of D'Entrecasteaux National Park on the south coast of Western Australia. Parking is available at the trailhead, near the Windy Harbour Lighthouse at D’Entrecasteaux Point. The trails are well signposted and feature lots of information boards along the way describing the geological and botanical histories.

The trail known as Cliff Top Walk provides a round trip for hikers from Point D'Entrecasteaux to Tookulup. Along a winding path that takes you away from the parking area, visitors can enjoy unobstructed views of the steep cliffs and limestone that plunge into the vast Southern Ocean. Numerous information boards are strategically placed, which detail the history of D'Entrecasteaux National Park and the surrounding area, which are abundant with Bibbulman and Minang people's historical sites.

Departing from Mandalay Beach this route follows the famous Bibbulmun Track across D'Entrecasteaux National Park and Walpole-Nornalup National Park to the Mount Clare campsite and nearby car park. The track varies from the initial beach walk section to open scrub and coastal heathlands. This walk can be completed in a single day but some may want to take their time and overnight camp at Long Point campsite or Mount Clare campsite if planning on returning to Mandalay Beach.

Coastal vistas and the grand return of the tall timber define this stunning concluding leg of the trek toward the South Coast. The Bibbulmun Track is a world-class long-distance journey, and this specific segment begins from the Long Point campsite and travels through a diverse range of landscapes before finishing in the welcoming town of Walpole. The scenery undergoes a dramatic transformation as you move from the coastal heathland back into the shelter of the giants. After enjoying the...

Watching the landscape transform from the cathedral like Karri forest into the wild coastal scrub of the Southern Ocean is a real highlight of this journey. The Bibbulmun Track is a legendary long distance walking trail that showcases the diverse beauty of Western Australia, stretching from the outskirts of Perth down to the southern coastline. This segment represents a day of the trek that leads you from the forest sheltered Woolbales Campsite through to the rugged bluffs of Long Point...

Vast, ancient wetlands and monumental granite domes define the remote wilderness of the Pingerup Plains. This leg of the legendary Bibbulmun Track travels from the Mount Chance campsite to Woolbales, offering a true sense of isolation within the heart of the D'Entrecasteaux National Park. It is a journey that feels like stepping back in time as you traverse one of the most unique and wild landscapes in Western Australia. The scenery on this stretch is a fascinating mix of open flats and...

Vast plains and ancient granite batholiths define this adventurous stretch of the Bibbulmun Track through the wild heart of D'Entrecasteaux National Park. As a premier long-distance trail, this world-class journey offers walkers a true sense of isolation. The path leads from the tranquil Dog Pool campsite to the elevated Mount Chance, crossing the unique Pingerup Plains along the way. The landscape here is a fascinating mix of contrasts, beginning with the dense jarrah and karri forests that...

This is a great little trail within D'Entrecasteaux National Park, located about 22 kilometres north west of Walpole. This out and back route begins and ends from the Mount Pingerup car park, just off the South Western Highway. From the summit you'll be rewarded with spectacular views of Broke Inlet, the Southern Ocean and surrounding National Park. This is a beautiful trail to do during Spring, when there are amazing wildflowers blooming in the area including orchids.

This is a sealed trail in the south east corner of D’Entrecasteaux National Park. The Pupalong Loop Walk is one of the few places that you can access the coast by 2WD vehicle. The trail itself is wheelchair accessible and suitable for strollers, however there are a few steep slopes so visitors using wheelchairs may require some assistance. Learn about the importance of country to Noongar custodians as you make your way around this short circuit, soaking up some incredible views along the...