This is the only hike in Western Australia with alpine weather conditions. The walk involves many narrow ledges, very steep ascents and very steep descents, and much scrambling over jagged rocks and through sharp and thick bush. It is a tougher, and more exhilarating, walk than any other in Western Australia.... read more
From the farm at Glenelg, at the edge of the great plain, the single ridge of black teeth is so reminiscent of that from another Glenelg on the Isle of Skye that it can be no coincidence, rather an early settler's homesickness made him clear this patch. Woodlands stands between there and the foot of the ridge. We dodged, panting shade to shade... read more
Whilst I sit by the beach in the driest and flattest state, in the World's driest and flattest continent, it is difficult to believe it is possible to go alpine bushwalking in Western Australia. There is a narrow ridge that stretches about 15 kilometres "as the crow flies," from Ellen Peak, at the extreme eastern end of the Stirling Range to Bluff Knoll... read more
For the 2½ months I had spent in WA, I had heard, read and seen many great things about the Stirling Ridge Walk. It was to be the final venture on my WA 'to do' checklist, so with much enthusiasm I headed for the Stirling Ranges with fingers crossed for favourable conditions on the mountains... read more
It was a few years ago, that I first read an article in a local newspaper about the Stirling Ridge Walk. This walk was described as challenging and being a keen hiker in need of another adventure, I decided to go ahead and make arrangements to do the walk... read more
Coming from an outdoor-oriented family, I knew the Stirling Ranges as a bushwalking oasis in the middle of large expanse of farming country. As such, I had it ear-marked for exploration during my journey around Oz... read more


