Golden Valley Tree Park Conservation Appeal

A tax-deductible appeal has been established to raise funds for the conservation and interpretation of Golden Valley Tree Park. If you would like to contribute to the conservation of this important heritage site, please download the donation form or contact the National Trust on (08) 9321 6088.

The sixty hectare Golden Valley Tree Park contains a unique collection of exotic and native trees from all over the world.  The park is only two kilometres south of Balingup, via a well signposted sealed road.

Golden Valley Tree Park is divided into two sections; the 'Australian Collection' and the ‘World Collection'.  The ‘World Collection' was first landscaped by the early settlers and features many mature trees.  It is here that trees from all over the world are grown, including many deciduous trees which provide a spectacularly colourful sight in autumn. 

Some of the wide diversity of trees to be found in the park include: Oak (over 30 species), various Elms and Ashes, Cedars, Persimmon, Horse Chestnut, Gingko, Giant Sequoia, Sandalwood, Sheoak, along with many different types of Eucalypts including West Australian species.

The heritage listed park is on two former farming properties "Yungerup" and " Golden Valley ", first landscaped by the original settlers.  The name Yungerup means 'watering place of the kangaroos' and Golden Valley was named after the wattles that flowered there profusely before the area was cleared.  The original Golden Valley homestead has been retained and is classified by the National Trust.

The Golden Valley homestead was refurbished during 1992-1993.  The homestead is currently not open to the public; however, plans are for it to become a caretaker’s residence, museum and tree information centre.

In October 2007, the Golden Valley Tree Park and the National Trust launched the new tax deductible appeal to assist in increasing the conservation and interpretation of the tree park. Funds raised through the appeal will enable the establishment of the information centre and support the ongoing maintenance of the park. Dr Chrissy Sharp (former MLC and now President of the Golden Valley Tree Park) acknowledged the role of the National Trust in conserving such valuable natural heritage places.