An online visitor's guide to Western Australia's parks, reserves and other recreation areas.
Park fee: No Fee Applicable
Introduction:
Gull Rock National Park was declared as Western Australia's 97th national park in July 2006. It takes its name from a small island off Ledge Beach, which is in fact not part of the park. High vista points in the landscape offer outstanding views of Breaksea and Michaelmas Islands, Albany Harbour and Torndirrup Peninsula.
Region: South Coast
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Park fee: No Fee Applicable
Introduction:
Located to the east of Lake CY Connor and south-east of Mundaring Weir around the Mount Dale area, this 8000-hectare park includes the popular recreation site of Mount Dale.
Region: Perth
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Park fee: No Fee Applicable
Introduction:
Only seven kilometres from Perth’s central business district, Herdsman Lake provides a haven for wildlife and is a significant bird breeding area. The shared paths encircling the lake offer walkers, cyclists and people with disabilities a scenic and peaceful break from suburban footpaths.
View the Herdsman Lake Management Plan (3.4 MB 2007-01-01 10:00:00)
Region: Perth
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Park fee: No Fee Applicable
Introduction:
Jandakot Regional Park includes a mosaic of land parcels that, although surrounded by suburban developments and rural lots, support diverse plant and animal communities. For those seeking a unique nature experience, the park offers a range of intriguing landscapes including banksia woodland, wetlands and rural remnants.
View the Jandakot Regional Park Management Plan 2010 (1.8 MB PDF)
Region: Perth
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State: WA
Park fee: AUD $ 11.00
Introduction:
John Forrest National Park is one of Australia's oldest conservation areas and Western Australia's first national park.
Region: Perth
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State: WA
Park fee: No Fee Applicable
Introduction:
The Jurien Bay Marine Park, declared in August 2003, protects an important section of Western Australia’s central west coast between Wedge Island and Green Head. Jurien Bay, from which the marine park derives its name, was named on 1 July, 1801 by the French expedition led by Post Captain Nicolas Baudin in the Géographe. The name honours Charles Marie Vicomte Jurien, 1763-1836, a French naval administrator.
Jurien Bay Marine Park brochure (2.04 MB)
Region: Midwest
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