About Stirling Range National Park
Stirling Range National Park is a large protected area in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, spanning the Shires of Gnowangerup and Plantagenet about 337 km southeast of Perth. Dominated by the rugged Stirling Range, including Bluff Knoll, Western Australia's most prominent southern peak, the park is renowned for its exceptional biodiversity with over 1,500 plant species, dramatic mountain scenery, and extensive bushwalking trails through ancient quartzite peaks.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a rugged mountain landscape of sharp quartzite peaks, valleys and woodlands with panoramic views from summits such as Bluff Knoll and Toolbrunup Peak. The park offers marked bushwalking trails ranging from short walks to strenuous summit climbs, seasonal wildflower displays, lookouts along Chester Pass Road, picnic areas and basic campgrounds. Facilities are limited and the environment is remote and natural with no shops or fuel inside the park.
Key highlights
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Bluff Knoll (Bular Mial) - highest peak in the Stirling Range at 1,099m with panoramic summit views
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Exceptional biodiversity with more than 1,500 plant species, including many endemic wildflowers
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Challenging summit hikes including Toolbrunup Peak, Mount Trio and Mount Magog
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Scenic drive along Chester Pass Road with lookouts and wildflower viewing in spring