Albany Granite Skywalk

A marvel of engineering the two lookouts give spectacular views across the park and undulating farmland to albany on the south coast mt gardner and mt manypeaks to the south east and the stirling range to the north.

Albany granite skywalk. Leave albany behind for a 5 hour bus tour to porongurup national park. Karri lookout is a place to ponder the porongurup range landscape forests and wildlife. From perth you can reach the granite skywalk in 4 25 hours via albany highway. The granite skywalk offers spectacular views of porongurup national park and across undulating farmland to albany on the south coast and to the south east views to mt gardner and mt manypeaks.

Had a wonderful time with our guide tim. The granite skywalk is a suspended walkway on the huge granite outcrop of castle rock. The track to the skywalk is a steep ascent along a stony path with some obstacles. From perth you can reach the granite skywalk in 4 25 hours via albany highway.

Final thoughts the castle rock granite skywalk is a popular destination for good reason and really adds another type of hiking experience to the albany area. Albany heritage park explorer. Flat granite slabs offer views and places to rest. The actual ascent on the skywalk takes 35 minutes and is 200 metres return.

Savor local foods and wine tastings at a plantagenet winery. Allow at least 2 hours to complete the steep 3 kilometre return walk and stop to get a closer look at the incredible variety of plant and animal life that makes this region one of the world s biodiversity hotspots. Walpole wilderness to the highlights of denmark. The path traverses yate marri and karri forest and takes you past the famous balancing rock.

This unique granite range of 12 peaks sits in the heart of porongurup national park just 45 minutes drive north from albany. A 3 km 2 hour relatively steep return walk to the granite skywalk leads from this site. Beautiful views over the area with a short walk to get there. For a full refund cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

The new upper lookout replaced an aging structure and a lower lookout with easier access has also been built. Walkers need the last part of the climb just before reaching the ladder to the skywalk involves a rugged climb through a rocky pass. The combination of granite karri forest moss and wildflowers is pretty unbeatable so to add in another layer like the stainless steel lookout is just the cherry on top. This walk is suitable for a moderately fit person.

Torndirrup national park and bay highlights. Allow at least 2 hours to complete the steep 3 kilometre return walk and stop to get a closer look at the incredible variety of plant and. Moderate to good fitness is required.