Trail Type: Bush Walk

Oak Grove Walk

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The Oak Grove Walk is an easy 1.5 kilometre loop walk through the heritage listed Golden Valley Tree Park, the largest arboretum in Western Australia featuring tree species from around the world.  The 60 hectare landscaped park is set in the picturesque hills of Balingup, three hours south of Perth.

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Trail Details

Time and/or Distance

1 hour. Distance is 1.5km loop

Access to the Trail

Road or bus to Balingup

Facilities

  • BBQ Facilities
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet

Fees

Gold coin donation

Difficulty

Easy (suits majority of fitness and experience levels)

What to Pack

Group B items required.

  • Minimum 2 litres of water per person per day
  • Sturdy shoes
  • Sun hat or bike helmet (compulsory in WA)
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen (30+) and insect repellant
  • Binoculars and camera (optional)
  • Map or guide book where suggested
  • Snacks and/or lunch depending on length of trail
  • Clothes to suit the activity and potential weather conditions including a water/windproof jacket
  • Spray bottle of methylated spirits to spray boots and tyres in disease risk areas
  • First Aid kit

Prohibited

No camping

Trail Contact

DEC Blackwood office
Tel: +61 (0)8 973 16232
Web: http://www.goldenvalleytreepark.org.au

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Trail Start

Starting Point

Car park, Golden Valley Tree Park, Balingup 240km (3.5 hours) south of Perth

Geo location

-33.800226103277936, 115.98077774047851