Starting from the car park off Old Padbury Road, Balingup, Golden Valley Hill View Circuit offers a delightful 45-minute stroll through Golden Valley Tree Park's enchanting Australian Collection. As you embark on this leisurely walk, you'll be treated to picturesque vistas and a diverse array of vegetation, showcasing the natural beauty of the park. Upon entering the Golden Valley Tree Park, visitors are presented with two enticing options: the World Collection or the Australian Collection. Many opt to explore both, given the manageable nature of the tracks. The ascent to the plateau rewards hikers with breathtaking views from Bottle Tree Lookout, named after a distinctive bottle tree imported from Queensland. Along the way, you'll encounter a variety of native flora, including Kurrajong trees, sandalwood, and rare species like the weeping gum. Though the track presents moderate challenges with its uneven terrain and moderately steep sections, a sturdy pair of walking shoes is recommended for comfort and safety. Instead of traditional signage, the track is marked by evenly spaced cairns, adding an element of fun as hikers navigate the path. Suitable for all ages, this track promises a memorable exploration of the Golden Valley Tree Park's natural wonders, offering an enriching experience for visitors of Balingup, situated approximately 240 kilometres south of Perth, Western Australia. Let us begin by acknowledging the Wadandi, Pibulmun and Ganeang people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
Partly cloudy. The chance of morning fog in the east. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the middle of the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
UV Alert: Sun protection 10:00am to 2:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 4 [Moderate]
Wednesday 30 April
9°C → 26°C
Sunny. 0% chance of rain
Sunny. Winds northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending northerly in the middle of the day then becoming light in the early afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
Thursday 1 May
10°C → 28°C
Mostly sunny. 10% chance of rain
Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower near the Southwest Capes in the evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h turning north to northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h during the morning then decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
Friday 2 May
15°C → 23°C
Showers. 90% chance of rain 3 → 10mm
Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to around 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
Saturday 3 May
13°C → 18°C
Showers. 80% chance of rain 0 → 6mm
Showers.
Sunday 4 May
7°C → 17°C
Shower or two. 50% chance of rain 0 → 1mm
Shower or two.
Monday 5 May
9°C → 19°C
Possible shower. 40% chance of rain 0 → 1mm