Boranup Karri Forest

Star 4.7 (512 Google reviews)

Towering karri trees, some over 60m in height, undulate across the valley. With sunlight streaming onto their smooth trunks, this is one of the best sights in the Margaret River Region.
The sight of these enormous trees won’t be the only thing to amaze you. This forest is a feast for the senses with the forest floor tumbling with wildflowers, orchids and funghi (in season) together with the sounds of native birds and the fresh smell of eucalypt. 

The forest is an easy 25-minute drive south of Margaret River town along Caves Road. The Karri Lookout on the eastern side of Caves Road is an ideal spot to enjoy and photograph this amazing forest as it undulates across the valley. Boranup Drive is a fantastic tourist drive. With its hard limestone base, it is suitable for two-wheel drive vehicles. The drive winds its way through stunning forest and loops back to Caves Road. 

Along the drive you’ll find the Boranup Lookout which takes in views across the picturesque forest and the stunning turquoise waters of nearby Hamelin Bay. The lookout also marks the start of some lovely bushwalks and has a great picnic spot. 

A small campground fitting only seven small tents or small campervans is also available. 

For the bird enthusiasts! On your drive or walk through you may see Purple- crowned Lorikeet, Splendid Fairy- wren, White- breasted Robin, Crested Strike-tit, Golden Whistler and many other birds.

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Location

Boranup Karri Forest

Point Rd, Boranup WA 6286, Australia

Reviews

Star 4.7 (512 Google reviews)
Titian Ratu 11 May 2025

Boranup Forest Viewpoint is such a magical place — perfect for a peaceful forest bath. I came here twice early in the morning and it was just perfect. The tall karri trees, soft morning light, and fresh air made it feel so calming and grounding. Hardly anyone around at that time, so it’s super quiet and serene. If you love nature and need a moment to reset, this is the spot :)

Vincent Djohan 06 January 2025

On the way here, I was thinking that all the tree looked the same, but when I arrived in the Viewpoint, Wow, the tree was just huge. This would be one of the place that I would visit again, just to feel the ambiance. Might spend some more time in the future here to find which is the best way to take photo of the tree.

Jane Nguyễn 27 May 2025

I knew this place by recommendation from my hotel host. When I arrived at the Viewpoint, I was amazed; the trees were huge, and you could see large Karri trees in the heavily wooded forest. It was very peaceful.

Ivon Robson 21 March 2025

Excellent stop and the bush has recovered from the fires years ago. The cliff face is interesting too.