Bluff Knoll Summit Hike (6.5km)

Stirling Range National Park is home to the only significant mountain range in the southern region of Western Australia, with peaks exceeding 1,000 metres above sea level. This unique landscape provides a challenging and spectacular hiking experience. The Aboriginal name for the range, Koi Kyenunu-ruff, translates to ‘mist rolling around the mountains,’ a phenomenon that frequently occurs in the area.

During spring and early summer, the ranges come alive with an abundance of wildflowers and birdlife, which can be observed from various hiking trails, lookouts, and picnic areas throughout the park. For those who prefer not to hike, a 42-kilometre scenic drive on mostly unsealed, graded roads winds through the heart of the park, offering numerous stops along the way.

Accommodation options include the Stirling Range Retreat and the Mount Trio Bush Camping and Caravan Park, both situated on the northern boundary of the park. Bluff Knoll, known as Bular Mial, holds cultural significance for the Minang and Goreng people, and informative signage at the Eastern Lookout shares valuable insights and stories about the area.

The peaks of the Stirling Range are prone to rapid and unpredictable weather changes, so hikers must be prepared for sudden cool changes that can bring temperature drops, rain, or hail. All visitors are strongly advised to avoid entering the bush or using footpaths during days of extreme fire danger. Those planning to hike off marked trails, as well as those intending to abseil or rock climb, should register their details at the shelter located in the picnic area across from the Bluff Knoll Road entry station. Registration is not required for those hiking established trails.

Recognition and acknowledgement are given to the Goreng and Menang people as the Traditional Owners of Stirling Range National Park.