It’s no secret that traveller numbers are on the up and up … and that is reflected in the increasing popularity of some of the most well-known attractions on the Big Lap.
WA’s Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk, for example, recorded its highest visitation in two decades during 2024-25 … welcoming a whopping 171,809 visitors.
This represents a 9.2% increase in visitors compared to the previous financial year, and a 33.6% increase compared to 2014-15.
And Tree Top Walk Manager, Peter Worthington, said that – with the 30th anniversary of the Tree Top Walk opening coming up in 2026 – the attraction’s popularity is only expected to increase.
The Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk is becoming increasingly popular. PIC: DBCA
“Our local team works really hard to deliver a unique and memorable experience to visitors to the Valley of the Giants, and there’s plenty to do and see even if you’re not a fan of heights,” Mr Worthington said. “As well as the 600-metre-long Tree Top Walk, which is wheelchair and pram-accessible, visitors can also explore the forest floor on the Ancient Empire loop walk, join a free guided tour or forest walk, and visit the discovery centre and gift shop.”
Located between Denmark and Walpole in Walpole-Nornalup National Park, the Valley of the Giants is not just for those seeking the thrill of experiencing the 40-metre-high walk through the canopy of the majestic red tingle and karri trees.
The State Government has invested $475,000 in developing the Ancient Empire trail since 2023, with a 540-metre loop walk now fully accessible to people in wheelchairs and with prams.
A further $275,000 has been allocated this financial year for new seating and trail-side infrastructure, and upgrades to older timber sections of the Ancient Empire trail.
Mr Worthington said the ‘adventure doors’ installation introduced in 2024 has also helped attract a broader range of visitors to the Valley of the Giants, with creative doorway features positioned through the Ancient Empire, which have been particularly popular with younger visitors.
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Magnificent tingle trees there.
great spot to see,
Did that last year so worth doing it. Also the granite walk. Whole area is so worth checking out.
Two interesting things about this place for me (1) they charge you to walk the tree top walk by yourself, but then you can do a really interesting guided walk through the forest floor for free? So many places in the world do this in reverse or charge for both, and (2) (Spoiler alert… ) who knew quokkas lived anywhere else besides Rottnest Island!!