An online visitor's guide to Western Australia's parks, reserves and other recreation areas.
Beelu National Park (formerly Mundaring NP) 
Golden View Lookout
Introduction:
Situated to the west of Mundaring Weir Road in the Shires of Mundaring and Kalamunda, this beautiful 3000-hectare park includes the popular recreation sites of Fred Jacoby Park, South Ledge, North Ledge, Farrell Grove, The Dell, Gungin Gully, Pimelia Mycumbene and Grevillea Mycumbene.
About
Note: Beelu National Park was formerly known as Mundaring National Park.
Visitor information
The many recreation sites listed above have shaded picnic areas, beautiful views, wood barbecues and toilets. A variety of walk and cycle trails are located at some sites.
Fred Jacoby Park contains one of the largest living English Oak trees in Western Australia. A boardwalk enables visitors to get in under the canopy of this 140 year old heritage listed tree, whilst protecting the tree roots from compaction.
The Golden View Lookout at South Ledge provides panoramic views over Lake CY O'Connor, the Mundaring Weir and the Helena River Valley.
The Dell is a great location to access the area's mountain bike and walking trails from, whilst North Ledge and Farrell Grove are quiet picnic areas.
The Perth Hills National Parks Centre is a great place to begin your Perth Hills adventure. Open every day of the year from 10 am until 4pm, the Centre is a great source of information on recreational opportunities within the area. The friendly staff can advise you on the fascinating ways you can hike, ride, walk or just sit and enjoy the natural environment.
The Centre also stocks an extensive range of maps and guides, gift ideas, local art and souvenirs as well as drinks and ice-creams. The outside deck offers a beautiful place to stop for a coffee and Centre is an ideal first stop for your Perth Hills experience.
Ecoeducation
This huge, natural classroom, which is easily accessible from metropolitan Perth, is available to schools for a variety of educational activities. A range of curriculum linked programs are offered for each stage of development. Topics covered include biodiversity conservation, Aboriginal culture, water catchments ecosystems and the threat to these. All programs have been designed by teachers to provide students with hands on, minds on discovery experiences in the Jarrah Forest with the overarching objective of instilling an in-depth appreciation and understanding of the natural environment in order to assume custodian roles and responsibility to ensure its conservation.
Professional development symposiums are offered annually covering an abundance of topics. Teachers can also explore possibilities for student learning and camps.
Nearer to Nature - Environmental Interpretive Activities in the Park
Exploring Western Australia's beautiful outdoors and participating in guided nature based activities has never been so easy! The Department of Environment and Conservation's Nearer to Nature team has been creating fun, interactive experiences to entertain and educate the community for the past 15 years. All Nearer to Nature activities are designed to enhance your experience of the natural eco-systems of Western Australia. Nearer to Nature runs a School Holiday program as well as designing activities for individual groups.
School Holiday Progam
The Perth Hills National Parks Centre within Beelu National Park is home to the Nearer to Nature team. The team offers fun School Holiday Programs that are designed to teach the community about the very diverse eco-systems within the Park. Activities are designed under different categories, including:
- 'Captivate the Kids', activities designed specifically to entertain children and teach them about nature.
- 'Share the Experience', activities designed to get the whole family experiencing the beauty of the great outdoors.
- 'Outdoors for Over 15's', activities that will motivate adults to enjoy and respect the wonders of nature
- 'Something for Seniors', activities designed to get seniors outdoors and active.
Group Bookings
If you are looking for something completely different for your community group, club, family outing, social club function or any other gathering, look no further. The Nearer to Nature team specialise in designing tailored activities to suit individual needs and encourage a greater understanding of the natural environment. Whatever the experience you are looking for, we can design something to suit!
Contact Nearer to Nature on (08) 9295 2244 and we will create the perfect outdoor experience for you!
Camping in Beelu National Park
The campground is set amongst shady jarrah/marri forest of the Park. A number of walking and cycling tracks can be found in the immediate area, including the Bibbulmun Track and Munda Biddi Trail.
The campground is particularly good for families, first time campers or those who simply prefer some of the comforts of home whilst enjoying the great outdoors. The facilities include 12 shady tent sites, toilets and hot showers, a camp kitchen with a fridge, power, sinks and electric bbqs, outdoor picnic tables and chairs and, fire rings. The campground maximises opportunities for people with disabilities.
The whole campground can be booked for large groups. Contact the Perth Hills National Parks Centre on (08) 9295 2244 for details, prices and bookings or visit Perth Hills Centre - campgrounds booking.
Flora and Fauna
Beelu National Park is abundant with flora and fauna that is native to Western Australia. Much of the fauna is nocturnal and the department's Nearer to Nature team can arrange night walks if you are interested in getting up close and personal with nature in the dark!
Some of the most common fauna that you will find in Beelu National Park are the chuditch (western quoll - Dasyurus geoffroii), the quenda (southern brown bandicoot - Issodon obesulus), common bushtail possum (Trichosurus vulpecula), short-beaked echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus), western grey kangaroo (Macropus fuliginosus) and the western brush wallaby (Macropus irma).
Some of the most common flora in the area are jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata), marri (Eucalyptus calophylla), grasstree (balga - Xanthorrhoea preissii), bull banksia (Banksia grandis), zamia (Macrozamia riedlei) and the sheoak (Allocasuarinja fraseriana).
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Golden View Lookout -
Boardwalk around the English Oak Tree -
English Oak Tree -
South Ledge Picnic Area -
Helena River
More Information
Region: PerthWhere is it: 40km from Perth on Mundaring Weir Road, just before the Mundaring Weir (when coming from Mundaring).
Travelling time: Approximately one hour from Perth by car.
Access: Take the Great Eastern Highway from Midland, or take Mundaring Weir Road from Kalamunda.
Best season: Late Autumn, winter, spring.
What to see and do: Bushwalking, picnicking, wildlife observation and photography. The team at Nearer to Nature runs environmental interpretive activity programs within Beelu National Park and other National Parks within the area each School Holidays and at other times throughout the year on request.
Camping: For more information, please visit DEC Campgrounds
Facilities: Wood BBQs (BYO wood), shaded picnic areas, toilets
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