Hilltop Lookout to the Giant Tingle Tree

Hilltop Lookout to the Giant Tingle Tree – One of my favourite short hikes.

Experience one of Walpole–Nornalup National Park’s most beautiful short hikes, following the iconic Bibbulmun Track through many towering red tingle and karri forest. This trail begins at Hilltop Lookout and follows the Bibbulmun Track, marked by the well-known waugal trail markers. The path winds through ancient forest rich in wildlife, birdsong, and impressive tingle trunks. It is a genuine hiking trail, and natural obstacles may be present, but the track is generally clear and easy to walk.

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A Taste of the Bibbulmun Track

The Bibbulmun Track winds for 1,000 km through Noongar Country, offering hikers a deep immersion into Western Australia’s forests, coastlines, and landscapes. On this short section, you’ll feel the spirit of the Track — its quietness, simplicity, and sense of journey — without needing to carry a big pack or walk long distances.

Hikefulness on the Trail

This experience invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and notice:

• The grounding presence of red tingle giants, centuries old and found nowhere else on Earth
• The tall karri and marri trees rising softly above the understory
• The scent of peppermint and sheoak as the breeze moves through the forest
• Textures, sounds, and colours that shift with every step

We take mindful pauses along the way — moments of stillness to connect with the forest, listen to the birds, and settle into nature’s pace.