Porongurup National Park Overview, New York

Porongurup National Park in New York USA - Get detailed information on Porongurup National Park like How To Reach, Where To Stay, Best Time To Visit, Porongurup National Park Photos, Reviews, Attraction & Activities

Porongurup National Park Porongurup National Park covers 2,511 hectares. The name of the range is derived from the Aboriginal name Purringorep, which was recorded by Captain Wakefield, who led the first expedition to the range. His Aboriginal guides Mokare and Nakina told him of this name. The granite domes of Porongurup National Park rise over the plain 40 kilometres north of Albany. Twelve kilometres long and 670 metres at its highest point, the Porongurup Range is renowned for its beauty. The granite from which the Porongurup Range is formed is more than 1,100 million years old, and has been exposed by slow weathering of the softer rocks surrounding the range. The karri (Eucalyptus diversicolor) trees which cover the upper slopes grow exclusively on a deep red soil known as karri loam; these trees also need at least 700 millimetres of rain a year. Fossil pollen found in many places throughout south-west WA indicates that in an earlier, wetter era karri forest grew far beyond its present extent. As the climate became drier, the forest gradually retreated west to its stronghold between Manjimup and Walpole. In places where the soil was right, and the rainfall remained high enough, small outliers survived. The Porongurup Range is one such 'island' of karri forest. As well as the karri trees, many of the understorey flowers and shrubs typical of karri forest, also survive here. Karri hazel (Trymalium spathulatum) is a common understorey shrub. In spring the area is a blaze of colour, with the purple flowers of tree hovea (Hovea elliptica), the blues of the Australian bluebell (Sollya heterophylla) and the yellows of the pea flowered narrow-leaved water bush (Bossiaea linophylla). The greatest percentage of the 750 plant species in the range, however, grow within the jarrah, marri and other woodland areas which dominate the laterite soils of the lower slopes. In early spring, these forests explode into colour, with the wattles and hovea shrubs competing to be the most vivid. Approximately 55 of the 71 species of orchid in the range can also be found here, as well as 50 species in the Proteaceae family of plants, which include the banksias, dryandras, hakeas and grevilleas. Most native mammals are nocturnal, but you may see western grey kangaroos and brush wallabies. The main picnic area near the Tree in the Rock is a haven for birds such as the rufous treecreeper and brilliantly-coloured scarlet and yellow robins. Many unusual rock formations make the range a fascinating place for bush rambles. Footpaths lead to several peaks, other paths cross the range and a nature trail leads through the forest near Tree in the Rock picnic area. This site, set among the karri trees, almost has the feel of a cathedral, with the towering karris providing the domed roof. The tree in the rock after which the site has been named is just 100 metres along a shaded walk. Extending its roots down through a crevice, this mature karri clings to existence on a granite boulder. As well as the beauty of the moss-covered granite rocks and the lush forest, the views from the Porongurup Range are magnificent. From the peaks and other vantage points the Stirling Range is clearly visible to the north and, on a clear day, you can see the Southern Ocean.

Read More..

Book New York Tour Packages

City Break New York Getaway – USA Holiday Tour Package
0/5 0 Reviews

City Break New York Getaway – USA Holiday Tour Package

3 Days/ 2 Night

Starting Price On Request

3 Days- New York City (City Break) Tour
0/5 0 Reviews

3 Days- New York City (City Break) Tour

3 Days/ 2 Night

Starting Price On Request

2 Days Niagara Falls (us & Canada Side) Package
0/5 0 Reviews

2 Days Niagara Falls (us & Canada Side) Package

2 Days/ 1 Night

Starting Price On Request

City Break Niagara Falls Getaway Tour
0/5 0 Reviews

City Break Niagara Falls Getaway Tour

3 Days/ 2 Night

Starting Price On Request

City Break Niagara Falls Getaway Tour
0/5 0 Reviews

City Break Niagara Falls Getaway Tour

3 Days/ 2 Night

Starting Price On Request

Private Half Day Sportfishing with the Pros Tour
0/5 0 Reviews

Private Half Day Sportfishing with the Pros Tour

1 Days/ 0 Night

Starting Price 590

New York Stopover 2 Nights / 3 Days Package
0/5 0 Reviews

New York Stopover 2 Nights / 3 Days Package

3 Days/ 2 Night

Starting Price 21037

East Coast Usa Tour 6 Days
0/5 0 Reviews

East Coast Usa Tour 6 Days

6 Days/ 5 Night

Starting Price On Request

7 Days Eastern Escapade Tour Package
0/5 0 Reviews

7 Days Eastern Escapade Tour Package

7 Days/ 6 Night

Starting Price On Request

East Coast of USA Tour
0/5 0 Reviews

East Coast of USA Tour

7 Days/ 6 Night

Starting Price 98300

East Coast Usa 6N - 7D Package
0/5 0 Reviews

East Coast Usa 6N - 7D Package

7 Days/ 6 Night

Starting Price On Request

Usa East Cost With Chicago 6N/7D Package
5/5 3 Reviews

Usa East Cost With Chicago 6N/7D Package

7 Days/ 6 Night

Starting Price On Request

Usa Gala East Coast Tour 06 Nights/07Days)
0/5 0 Reviews

Usa Gala East Coast Tour 06 Nights/07Days)

7 Days/ 6 Night

Starting Price On Request

Eastern Wonders Tour
0/5 0 Reviews

Eastern Wonders Tour

6 Days/ 5 Night

Starting Price On Request

Gala East Coast of America Tour
0/5 3 Reviews

Gala East Coast of America Tour

7 Days/ 6 Night

Starting Price On Request

New York Tour
0/5 0 Reviews

New York Tour

7 Days/ 6 Night

Starting Price On Request

USA - East - West Coast 11 Days Tour Package
0/5 0 Reviews

USA - East - West Coast 11 Days Tour Package

11 Days/ 10 Night

Starting Price On Request

USA Tour 12 Nights - 13 Days
0/5 0 Reviews

USA Tour 12 Nights - 13 Days

13 Days/ 12 Night

Starting Price On Request

13Days - Coast To Coast USA - Van Tour
3/5 3 Reviews

13Days - Coast To Coast USA - Van Tour

13 Days/ 12 Night

Starting Price On Request

Nasa Space Trek Tour
0/5 3 Reviews

Nasa Space Trek Tour

11 Days/ 10 Night

Starting Price On Request

American Memories Tour
5/5 4 Reviews

American Memories Tour

10 Days/ 9 Night

Starting Price On Request

13 Days Coast To Coast USA Tour
0/5 0 Reviews

13 Days Coast To Coast USA Tour

13 Days/ 12 Night

Starting Price On Request

10Nights - Amazing USA Tour
0/5 0 Reviews

10Nights - Amazing USA Tour

11 Days/ 10 Night

Starting Price On Request

Best of America Tour
0/5 0 Reviews

Best of America Tour

12 Days/ 11 Night

Starting Price 280000

USA Tour
4/5 5 Reviews

USA Tour

13 Days/ 12 Night

Starting Price 200000

East Coast USA Tour
0/5 0 Reviews

East Coast USA Tour

10 Days/ 9 Night

Starting Price 1430

Classique America with Seattle & Alaska Tour
5/5 4 Reviews

Classique America with Seattle & Alaska Tour

20 Days/ 19 Night

Starting Price On Request

The American and Canadian Vacation Calling Tour (17 Nights)
0/5 0 Reviews

The American and Canadian Vacation Calling Tour (17 Nights)

18 Days/ 17 Night

Starting Price On Request

20 Days - All Of USA With Bahamas Cruise Tour
0/5 0 Reviews

20 Days - All Of USA With Bahamas Cruise Tour

20 Days/ 19 Night

Starting Price On Request

16 Nights 17 Days USA - Canada Tour Package
0/5 0 Reviews

16 Nights 17 Days USA - Canada Tour Package

17 Days/ 16 Night

Starting Price On Request

15Nights - Ultimate USA Tour Package
0/5 0 Reviews

15Nights - Ultimate USA Tour Package

16 Days/ 15 Night

Starting Price On Request

Ultimate USA with Bahamas Cruise Tour
0/5 0 Reviews

Ultimate USA with Bahamas Cruise Tour

18 Days/ 17 Night

Starting Price 380000

21 Days - All Of USA With Cruise Tour
0/5 0 Reviews

21 Days - All Of USA With Cruise Tour

21 Days/ 20 Night

Starting Price 4300

Grand USA Tour
0/5 0 Reviews

Grand USA Tour

20 Days/ 19 Night

Starting Price 4175

Grand Tour of USA
0/5 0 Reviews

Grand Tour of USA

20 Days/ 19 Night

Starting Price 262999

Top Travel Agents in New York

0/5 0 Reviews

Korea National Tourism ..

New York

 

0/5 0 Reviews

ICS Book A Limo

New York

 

0/5 0 Reviews

Twin Travel Concepts

New York

 

0/5 0 Reviews

Great Performance Tours

New York

 

0/5 0 Reviews

Food On Foot Tours

New York

 

0/5 0 Reviews

Center For Architecture

New York

 

0/5 0 Reviews

Fieldengineers

New York

 

0/5 0 Reviews

Buffalo Pedal Tours

New York

 

0/5 0 Reviews

Quick Travel Trip

New York

1 Tour Packages

0/5 0 Reviews

Archaeological Tours

New York

 

Top Places to Visit New York

New York Reviews

Latest New York Tour Reviews

Chat with Expert
TourTravelWorld!
We have some impressive deals for you. Which place are you planning to visit?
Today, 10:07 PM
TourTravelWorld!
Great! When are you planning to go?

Have you finalized your trip dates?
Today, 10:07 PM
TourTravelWorld!
Which city is the starting point of your travel?
Today, 10:07 PM
TourTravelWorld!
Looks great! Please share your Email id so that we can contact you.
Today, 10:07 PM
TourTravelWorld!
Please provide your contact number.
Today, 10:07 PM
TourTravelWorld!
May we know the number of travelers?
Today, 10:07 PM
TourTravelWorld!
Share your Hotel Star Preference?
Today, 10:07 PM
TourTravelWorld!
Provide your per person estimated budget for the trip.
Today, 10:07 PM
TourTravelWorld!
Your NAME would help us to serve you better.
Today, 10:07 PM
TourTravelWorld!
Enter OTP code sent on your mobile.
Today, 10:07 PM
Thank You
We have received your requirements and will get back to you shortly!
Today, 10:07 PM

Popular Post