An online visitor's guide to Western Australia's parks, reserves and other recreation areas.
Beelu National Park (formerly Mundaring NP) 
Golden View Lookout
Boardwalk around the English Oak Tree
English Oak Tree
South Ledge Picnic Area
Helena River
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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.
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.
Mundaring NP Guide (377.06 Kb)
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 Perth Hills National Parks Centre boasts two campgrounds, both 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.
Patens Brook Campsite
Patens Brook is located within in a secluded area of forest, accessed by a three kilometre walk along a forest trail. It has basic facilities which include two bush toilets, fire rings, a rainwater tank and 12 designated campsites which can accommodate 25 to 30 people. Firewood and toilet items are supplied.
Cost: $5.00 per night per person, including GST.
The whole campground can be booked for large groups. Contact the Perth Hills National Parks Centre on (08) 9295 2244 for details and bookings.
Note: Patens Brook Campsite is closed during fire season, December to March.
Perth Hills National Parks Centre Campground
This is Beelu National Park's ‘luxury' camping option, 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. This campground maximises opportunities for people with disabilities.
Cost: $8.80 per night for adults, $6.60 per night for children, including GST.
The whole campground can be booked for large groups. Contact the Perth Hills National Parks Centre on (08) 9295 2244 for details and bookings.
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).
Where 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.
Facilities: Wood BBQs (BYO wood), shaded picnic areas, toilets
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