Albany Granite Skywalk

This unique granite range of 12 peaks sits in the heart of porongurup national park just 45 minutes drive north from albany.

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. 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. The actual ascent on the skywalk takes 35 minutes and is 200 metres return. 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.

Karri lookout is a place to ponder the porongurup range landscape forests and wildlife. Moderate to good fitness is required. Flat granite slabs offer views and places to rest. The track to the skywalk is a steep ascent along a stony path with some obstacles.

This walk is suitable for a moderately fit person. The new upper lookout replaced an aging structure and a lower lookout with easier access has also been built. Beautiful views over the area with a short walk to get there. From perth you can reach the granite skywalk in 4 25 hours via albany highway.

The granite skywalk is a suspended walkway on the huge granite outcrop of castle rock. The path traverses yate marri and karri forest and takes you past the famous balancing rock. Torndirrup national park and bay highlights. Walkers need the last part of the climb just before reaching the ladder to the skywalk involves a rugged climb through a rocky pass.

Walpole wilderness to the highlights of denmark. From perth you can reach the granite skywalk in 4 25 hours via albany highway. For a full refund cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Visit the national park to reach castle rock and exhilarating views from the granite skywalk.

Leave albany behind for a 5 hour bus tour to porongurup national park. 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. Albany heritage park explorer. 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.

You will be picked up from your accommodation in albany prior to 9 00am to begin your tour. A 3 km 2 hour relatively steep return walk to the granite skywalk leads from this site. Savor local foods and wine tastings at a plantagenet winery.