An amazing piece of engineering meets with nature at Walpole in Western Australia. Situated about 525km south east from Perth Walpole is home to The Valley of The Giants Treetop Walk. The Tree Top Walk, is a walkway that takes you above a forest of Tingle Trees which are up to 400 years old. The walkway is around 420 metres in length and takes visitors through the canopy of this magnificent forest. It rises to a height of 40 metres giving visitors a unique perspective on the shapes, sounds and movement of the forest. The engineering of the Tree Top Walk structure is also truly unique. Whilst most structures feature a suspension bridge design, the Walpole walk features a series of sixty metre light weight steel trusses built on steel pylons to form a secure ramp which is even wheelchair accessible.
Below the Tree Top Walk, lies a boardwalk which meanders though a grove of old giant tingle trees. Some of the trees here are up to 16 metres in circumference at the base. The 2 walks combine to form a memeorable experience which will live in your memory for years. If you have the opportunity to visit this part of Western Australia don't miss the Walk amongst the giants.
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