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Stirling Range National Park / Bluff Knoll

National Park in Western Australia

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Ben ColeWritten by Ben Cole· Updated Mar 2026

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About Stirling Range National Park / Bluff Knoll

The Stirling Range is Western Australia's only mountain range and rises dramatically from flat wheatbelt plains to reach 1,098 metres at Bluff Knoll — the third-highest peak in WA and the highest in the Southwest. The range is a biodiversity hotspot, harbouring over 1,500 plant species including 87 endemic species, remarkable in a range only 65 km long and 10 km wide. Cloud caps frequently drape the summits, creating a moody and dramatic landscape, and snow occasionally falls in winter.

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The Stirling Range is Western Australia's only mountain range and rises dramatically from flat wheatbelt plains to reach 1,098 metres at Bluff Knoll — the third-highest peak in WA and the highest in the Southwest. The range is a biodiversity hotspot, harbouring over 1,500 plant species including 87 endemic species, remarkable in a range only 65 km long and 10 km wide. Cloud caps frequently drape the summits, creating a moody and dramatic landscape, and snow occasionally falls in winter.

Warnings

Bluff Knoll Summit Conditions Change Rapidly — Check Forecast Before AscendingSnow And Ice On Trail In Winter — Appropriate Footwear RequiredDehydration Risk — Carry 2+ Litres For Bluff Knoll HikeSteep Rocky Trail Requires Good Fitness

Getting There

Map of Stirling Range National Park / Bluff Knoll

460 km southeast of Perth; 90 km north of Albany via Chester Pass Road. Sealed road to Bluff Knoll carpark.

Visitor Tips

  • •Start Bluff Knoll hike early to avoid afternoon cloud and wind
  • •Wildflower season (Sept–Nov) is the busiest and most spectacular time
  • •Summit has 360° panoramic views on a clear day — extremely rewarding
  • •Mt Trio (4.2 km return) is a gentler alternative with similar wildflower diversity

Quick Facts

At a Glance

The Place

Significance
National

Plan Your Visit

Entry
Paid
Duration
1–2 days
Best Time
September to November (wildflowers); May to November for hiking

Location

Region
Great Southern
State
Western Australia

Good to Know

Wheelchair Accessible

Highlights

Bluff Knoll Summit At 1,098 M (SW WA'S Highest Peak)87 Endemic Plant SpeciesCloud Formations And Occasional Snow (Winter)Stirling Range Retreat For AccommodationExtraordinary Wildflower Diversity (Sept–Nov)

Activities

Bluff Knoll Summit Hike (6.8 Km Return, Grade 4)Wildflower WalksMt Trio HikeMt Hassell HikeBirdwatchingPhotographyCamping

Features

Available:Wheelchair Accessible
Not available:Dog Friendly
Not available:Pram/Stroller Friendly
Not available:Camping Available
Not available:Tours Available
Not available:Guided Walks
Not available:Swimming Allowed
Not available:Lockers Available

Facilities

Moingup Spring CampgroundToilets At Bluff Knoll CarparkPicnic AreaRegistration Book For Overnight Hikers

Nearby

Eucalyptus Col

Free · 4.6km

She-Oak col

Campsite · 7.6km

Camping cave

Campsite · 8.3km

Stirling Bluff Bush Camp

Campsite · 8.9km

Bluff Knoll Road Rest Area

Campsite · 9km

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