About Mount Barker & the Porongurup Ranges
Mount Barker is a rural town nestled in one of Australia's finest wine regions, surrounded by dramatic granite peaks and native forest. The area offers walkers direct access to the Porongurup Ranges and beyond, making it an ideal base for exploring Western Australia's south-west.
Walks & Trails
The Porongurup Ranges are the main drawcard for walkers. The Devil's Slide Walk, Wansbrough Walk (easy), and the challenging Hayward Peak and Nancy Peak Walk are all within 25km. The Castle Rock Skywalk and Castle Rock Trail (easy) provide dramatic viewpoints from the ranges. For heritage walkers, the Bolganup Heritage Trail showcases the cultural landscape. Longer options include the Bibbulmun Track (alternative) and Red Gum Spring walk.
Camping
Two caravan parks sit on the town's doorstep: Mount Barker Gully Caravan Park and Mount Barker Caravan Park. For nature-based camping, try Porongurup Campground (24km) or Kendenup Agricultural Grounds Nature Based Campground (20km). Rest areas at Sturdee Road (16km) and Starcevich VC (18km) offer budget-friendly stops.
Wineries & Cellar Doors
Plantagent Wines is just 1km away, while Plantagenet Wines sits 15km south. Forest Hill Vineyard (17km) rounds out the local options for wine tasting in the region.
Golf
Mount Barker Golf Course is just 4km away, with Narpanup Golf Course (13km) and Kendenup Country Club (19km) nearby for alternate rounds.
Pubs & Dining
The Mt Barker Hotel is right in town, while the Plantagenet Hotel - Motel (1km) offers accommodation alongside dining. Both are reliable stops for travellers.