Albany Granite Skywalk

The path traverses yate marri and karri forest and takes you past the famous balancing rock.

Albany granite skywalk.

This walk is suitable for a moderately fit person. 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. Savor local foods and wine tastings at a plantagenet winery. The track to the skywalk is a steep ascent along a stony path with some obstacles.

Torndirrup national park and bay highlights. Walpole wilderness to the highlights of denmark. A 3 km 2 hour relatively steep return walk to the granite skywalk leads from this site. 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.

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. From perth you can reach the granite skywalk in 4 25 hours via albany highway. 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. Karri lookout is a place to ponder the porongurup range landscape forests and wildlife.

You will be picked up from your accommodation in albany prior to 9 00am to begin your tour. Moderate to good fitness is required. This unique granite range of 12 peaks sits in the heart of porongurup national park just 45 minutes drive north from albany. 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.

Albany heritage park explorer. Had a wonderful time with our guide tim. Visit the national park to reach castle rock and exhilarating views from the granite skywalk. For a full refund cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

The actual ascent on the skywalk takes 35 minutes and is 200 metres return. Flat granite slabs offer views and places to rest. Walkers need the last part of the climb just before reaching the ladder to the skywalk involves a rugged climb through a rocky pass. 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.

The granite skywalk is a suspended walkway on the huge granite outcrop of castle rock. Granite skywalk porongurups cancellation policy. Beautiful views over the area with a short walk to get there.