We pick you up from your accommodation between 7am and 7.30am. Leaving Perth we

travel south along the South Western Highway, via Mandurah and onto Bunbury. After about 2 hours drive, we stop for morning tea where you and your fellow travellers get acquainted as you guide introduces the program for the next 7 days. A further 1 ½ hours drive south takes us to the historic township of Bridgetown for lunch on the Blackwood River. Its then a short drive to the Diamond Tree, a huge Karri used as a fire lookout. Our final leg takes us to Shannon National Park where we have an opportunity to stretch our legs after the drive. A rewarding 6km walk to Mokares Rock offers scenic views of the Karri forest and is a good opportunity to test footwear and equipment for the longer walks to come. We set up at the nearby campground where after a delicious meal around the campfire, you will drift off to sleep listening to the chorus of forest wildlife.

Today we get our first look at the huge Tingle trees, which are only found in this region. From the shaded forests of Mount Clare we walk through Karri trees to John Rate lookout with views over the Walpole Nornalup inlet. Descending to the coastal village of Walpole for lunch, before walking on to our camp at Coalmine Beach.

Walking out of camp we begin with an ascent to Hilltop Lookout and then onto the Giant Tingle Tree. From here we continue through the cool forest and some steep terrain to the tranquil Frankland River for lunch. Following the River to the Valley of the Giants we descend to our pickup point where a short drive takes us to the “Tree Tops Walk”. Hear we will experience a birds-eye view of the Tingle and Karri Trees from the elevated walkway before returning to our campsite at Coalmine Beach.

A short drive delivers us back to the Tree Top Walk to continue this magnificent section. Today’s walk is a transition from the giant forests of the south-west to the rugged coastline at Conspicuous Cliffs. The walk is rewarded with panoramic views at Nut Lookout before a short dune section emerging at the beach. It is then a short drive to our established camp at Parry’s Beach in time for a swim and relaxing afternoon.

From Parry’s Beach we return to Conspicuous Cliff, where we begin possibly the hardest, but for most people the most rewarding section of the track. A series of rocky headlands and white sandy beaches provide a stark contrast to the cool forests of the previous days. Keeping watch for migrating whales, we make our way to Peaceful Bay before a short drive to Parry’s Beach for a well-earned rest. This is a very exposed walk, so on hot days plenty of sunscreen, water and a hat are essential.

Driving from Parry’s we will begin our walk from William Bay National Park to another of West Australia’s river towns, Denmark. After some coastal cliffs and beaches the track winds its way past Monkey Rock and up Mt. Hallowell. Here you will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the Karri meeting the coast and sweeping views of the coastline. Today concludes in Denmark where we begin a 1 ½ hour drive to the stunning Stirling Range National Park. Tonight’s camp is at the base of Toolbranup Peak in the Moinup campground.

After 7 days of practice we are now ready to tackle South-West Australia’s highest Peaks. Weather dependant we will ascend either Bluff Knoll (1075 metres) or Toolbranup Peak (1053 metres) for unsurpassed panoramas. The Stirling Range is renowned for its flora and both of these walks are a great place to discover many of the plants unique to this area. These 4-hour walks are a spectacular conclusion to the region and either will test our stamina. Lunch in the Stirling’s is followed by a 5-hour return trip to Perth via the Albany Highway. We will arrive in Perth around 6pm.