Porongurup

Start exploring this inland playground

Distance from Perth: 389km (4 hours 16 minutes)

Known for: Nature. Wildlife and wildflowers. Bluff Knoll.

Porongurup is an inland playground en route along The Edge. Home of the Granite Skywalk, Great Southern wineries, and an abundance of wildflowers in spring. Here you can climb to the top of the Granite Skywalk for spectacular views across the jarrah, marri and karri forest, and undulating farmland. Reward yourself with lunch at one of the boutique Porongurup wineries. Search for wildflowers in spring or stay to climb one of Western Australia’s highest peaks, Bluff Knoll for sweeping views of the Stirling Range National Park.

Granite Skywalk at Castle Rock

The Granite Skywalk is an icon of Porongurup. Adventure along the 3km round trip walk that takes you to a skywalk set into a giant granite boulder perched atop the Porongurup Range.

You'll have to be brave for this climb! The stunning landscape seen from here is well worth the final 200metre scramble over the rocks. The Porongurup Range rises from the landscape like an island surrounded by a sea of giant Karri trees.