Porongurup National Park status

Due to an intensive effort by DEC staff, two more popular recreation

sites are open in time for the July school holidays.

In addition to Porongurup Scenic Drive and Tree in the Rock picnic

area, Castle Rock day use area and Castle Rock walk trail are

now OPEN to visitors.

Safety

In all situations, safety of visitors, Park neighbours, Department of

Environment and Conservation staff, volunteers and contractors is

the primary concern.

Conditions remain extremely dangerous in other areas of the

Park. All bush areas, firebreaks and other walk trails remain

CLOSED to the public due to extremely unsafe conditions caused

by the wildfire.

It is important to be aware that in any forest setting there is some risk

of falling trees or tree branches. As a result of the wildfire, this risk is

greatly increased and can occur without warning.

Tree safety surveys and work to reduce identifiable hazards will

continue in other areas of the Park with the goal of reopening

additional walk trails and recreation sites as soon as possible.

Visitor facilities now open

Porongurup Scenic Drive – This 4km 2WD unsealed road travels

along the northern edge of Park providing views of Stirling Range.

All bush areas, firebreaks and walk trails that connect to the Drive

remain CLOSED due to dangerous conditions.

Tree in the Rock picnic area – Car parking area, picnic shelter and

toilets are open. All bush areas, firebreaks and trails connecting to

the picnic area remain CLOSED due to dangerous conditions.

Castle Rock day use area – Car parking area, picnic shelter and

toilets are open. All bush areas, firebreaks and walk trails other than

Castle Rock walk trail remain CLOSED due to dangerous conditions.

Castle Rock walk trail – This moderately difficult 1.5km return trail

to the Castle Rock summit has been partly realigned to reduce risks.

See signs in the car park area. Unsafe areas of the trail have been

covered with brush and should not be used. Please keep to the trail

by following the trail markers tied with green tape. All bush areas,

firebreaks and other walk trails that connect with the Castle Rock

walk trail remain CLOSED due to dangerous conditions.