Walpole Wilderness Area Western Australia | |
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Nearest town or city | Walpole |
Coordinates | 34°59′S 116°46′E / 34.983°S 116.767°E |
Established | 1957 |
Area | 3,633.33 km2 (1,402.8 sq mi) |
Managing authorities | Department of Environment and Conservation |
See also | List of protected areas of Western Australia |
The Walpole Wilderness Area is a group of conservation reserves on the south coast of Western Australia. The area includes vast tracts of jarrah, red tingle and karri forests surrounding granite peaks, rivers, heathlands, and wetlands. Coastal features include inlets and sandy beaches, sheer cliffs and the Southern Ocean.