Golden Valley Tree Park - a celebration of trees
Golden Valley Tree Park is a sixty hectare landscaped park set in the picturesque hills of Balingup. The heritage listed site has a collection of trees that was begun over one hundred years ago, and is now the largest arboretum in WA.
The Park is a great place for short walks amongst some of the loveliest rural countryside in the heart of the South West. The beautiful World Collection features many deciduous autumn colour favourites alongside rare and unusual specimens. Golden Valley’s Australian Collection showcases the wide diversity of Australian native tree associations from tall eucalypts through mallee woodlands to dry season deciduous species and a range of rare West Australian species. Many trees are labelled.
The fully restored Golden Valley Homestead (circa 1890) is located at the Park entrance and the Bibbulman Track runs through the Park as it heads south from Balingup. The Park is open daily and is free, but a gold coin donation is appreciated. No camping is allowed.
The procession of autumn colours in the World Collection start in late March and last through to June, usually peaking in the first week of May, although this varies a little each year. Guided walks for autumn 2012 are at the beginning of May. Phone the Balingup Visitors Centre on 9764 1818 for details.
Visiting the Park
- Golden Valley Tree Park lies just south of Balingup and is clearly marked from South Western Highway
- Entry is free but a donation will help the work of our volunteers
- The Park is open seven days a week. Camping is not permitted
- Toilets, wood barbeques, picnic tables and gazebo shelter provided
- Walk tracks are clearly labelled
- Many of the trees are labelled in the field. Maps and lists are provided at the information shelters
- Access by an easy 2km walk along the Bibbulmun Track southwards from town
There's always something different happening
at Golden Valley Tree Park
Events 2011 Spring Programme
| date | title | description |
|---|---|---|
Saturday |
Busy Bee | Starting at 9 am Oz carpark & Rainforest Section |
Saturday |
Busy Bee | Starting at 9 am |
Saturday |
Busy Bee | Starting at 9 am Cypress Hill & surrounds |
Saturday |
Busy Bee | Starting at 9 am |
Saturday |
Busy Bee | Starting at 9 am |
Sunday |
Park Walk | Starting at 9 am $4 |
Saturday |
Annual Spring Picnic |
From 3pm to Midnight. |
Saturday |
Park Walk | Starting at 9 am $4 |
July 2012 |
Park Planting | To establish a collection of WA Gimlets |
A Park for all Seasons
No matter what the season you will find that Golden Valley is a delightful place to visit. It is a place of many moods, changes in season, changes in weather and with different things to see every time you visit.
WOOD for TURNING ~
The Tree Park has small quantities of speciality timbers available for turning. Contact Us
Walk Tracks
Walktracks lead from the car parks to points of interest or you may make your own discoveries.
How you can support
the project
Interested in supporting the Golden Valley Tree Park? Sponsorships are an important source of income for the Park. Find out more about sponsorship, becoming a Friend of Golden Valley or making a tax deductible donation....
(Firewheel Tree)
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