Friday, April 29, 2011

Denmark



After Margaret River we headed towards a little place on the coast called Denmark and on the way we stopped at 'The Valley Of The Giants Tree Top Walk', which is part of the Denmark shire.

We weren't sure if Brenton would be able to do it because of his fear of heights, so we took it slow and obviously his time at the mines made him a bit more comfortable, although he didn't appreciate me hanging off the side and made me walk in front at all times.



You could feel it move slightly when you were walking across, we were very glad it wasn't windy!





He does not look scared at all!



'The Tree Top Walk, is a series of sixty-metre, lightweight steel trusses built on steel pylons to form a secure ramp.
Beginning at the Tingle Shelter, you can walk along a 420-metre-long steel-truss walkway which leads over a deep, red tingle gully.
Because it is built on the side of a natural valley, the walkway rises up above the forest floor on a gentle grade suitable for kids, people in wheelchairs and the elderly.
The highest point in the 600-metre loop is about 40 metres.'


http://www.denmarkwa.asn.au/treetopwalk.htm




After the walk at the top of the trees we got to go for a walk through the trees, literally!


'Alongside the Tree Top Walk, the Valley of the Giants site includes a boardwalk through a grove of veteran tingle trees known as The Ancient Empire. This area contains the 'Giants' for which the forest was named. Some of the trees in the Ancient Empire are up to 16 metres in circumference at the base.
The boardwalk meanders around, and sometimes through, the old trees and affords a peaceful experience, with quiet spots to sit and reflect on the special nature of the tingle forest.
As well as giving visitors a different perspective on the shapes, sounds and movement of the forest, the boardwalk is designed to protect the tingle trees from the damaging impact of large numbers of visitors.
It is thought that before this measure was taken, some trees were in rapid decline as a result of compaction of the soil around their root systems caused by vehicles and humans.'


http://www.denmarkwa.asn.au/treetopwalk.htm





The tingle trees were so huge and amazing! 





'Information for visitors

Where is it? About 420 kilometres from Perth. From Denmark, about 30 minute drive west along South Coast Highway. The sealed road leads to the Valley of the Giants recreation area and Tree Top Walk. District Map West D5
When is it open? The Valley of the Giants and Tree Top Walk are open every day of the year except Christmas Day. It may also be closed during extreme weather (lightning or very windy) conditions.
General opening times - 9 am to 5 pm, with last tickets sold at 4.15 pm.
Admission fee - adult $10.00, child 6-15 years $5.00, family (2 adults and 2 children) $25.00, concession $8.00'



http://www.denmarkwa.asn.au/treetopwalk.htm


It was getting late so we drove into Denmark and found a nice caravan park on the water, the Denmark Rivermouth caravan park.

Unfortunately finding dinner was not as easy as finding a caravan park, they did not even have a fish and chip shop!! The supermarket was well stocked though.


The next morning before heading off we went to find the elephant rocks, which we had heard great things about, its only 17 kms from the centre of town and well worth the drive!!


We ended up finding greens pool first, it was only 7:30 in the morning but there were plenty of locals swimming, the water was actually warmer than it looked!




Greens pool is enclosed by massive rocks, so less chance of sharks!




More amazing clear water!

These are the elephant rocks.


There is also a side path down to a small beach.

AMAZING!


We had it all to ourselves.


This was the perfect spot to set up for the day and just relax.






One more look at the view before taking off!


If your in this area you have to come here its breath taking!

Off to Esperance next to see more amazing sights!


















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