Golden Valley Wattle Circuit

Starting from the car park off Old Padbury Road, Balingup, Golden Valley Wattle Circuit offers Golden Valley Tree Park's most vibrant display during the midwinter and early spring seasons when the landscape is adorned with abundant yellow blossoms. Marked by golden arrows, this short loop--although unformed--is easily navigable, making for a leisurely stroll. Wanderers exploring the Wattle Circuit during winter and spring are treated to a striking contrast between the vibrant yellows of wattle blooms and the bare branches of deciduous trees in the park's World Collection section. This park's allure lies in the subtle and distinct contrasts between its Australian and World Collection sections. Portions of the Wattle Circuit coincide with the Tall Gums Short Walk, providing a glimpse of both collections for those with limited time. Featuring native pines and intriguing patches of oil mallees (a tree typically found in the Wheat Belt), this track offers a diverse botanical experience. While most complete it within 30 minutes, the allure of blooming flowers may extend the journey for those captivated by nature's beauty. 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.

Safer Bushwalks
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.

Track Notes

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. There is a sign (about 7 m back from the start).
	After another 50 m turn sharp left. After another 15 m continue straight. After another 295 m continue straight.
	After another 190 m turn sharp left.
	After another 285 m veer right.
	After another 320 m turn left.
	After another 140 m veer left. After another 40 m come to the end.

Terrain

Golden Valley Wattle Circuit

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	1.3 km
Time	20 min to 40 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Start	(-33.8001504,115.9922631)
Mode	Car
Directions	From South Western Highway, 1, Balingup. Turn on to Southampton Road then drive for 710 m Turn left onto Old Padbury Road and drive for another 870 m Turn sharp right and drive for another 25 m

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