Stirling Range National Park & Bluff Knoll
Koikyennuruff
The range that holds Koikyennuruff (Bluff Knoll), the highest peak in southern Western Australia at 1,099 metres. The summit trail offers sweeping views and the spring wildflower season brings a huge variety of blooms.
Stirling Range National Park lies about 80 km north of Albany. A jagged line of peaks rises abruptly from the plain, and it is home to around 1,500 plant species. The wildflower season from September to November is especially rich. The most popular route is the Bluff Knoll trail, a round trip of about 6 km that takes 3 to 4 hours and climbs about 600 metres. Weather on the summit changes quickly, and snow occasionally falls in winter. You can also drive the Stirling Range Scenic Drive, an unsealed road, to see the peaks. A vehicle entry permit is required for the national park, and the summit is cold and windy, so bring a windproof jacket and plenty of water.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Granite Skywalk, Castle Rock (Porongurup)
- Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve & Little Beach
- Emu Point
- Middleton Beach
- National Anzac Centre & Princess Royal Fortress
- Dog Rock (Yakkan Toort)
- Mount Clarence & Padre White Lookout
- Albany Convict Gaol