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Yanchep National Park

Perth's Natural and Cultural Meeting Place

Nestled in tuart and banksia woodlands, just 50 kilometres north from Perth's central business district, this is one of Western Australia's oldest national parks. This park is abundant with native flora and fauna, rich in Aboriginal and European history, pristine wetlands and limestone caves, all just waiting to be explored.

Discover the beautiful freshwater lake, one of Western Australia's largest koala colonies, magnificent limestone caves, a stunning array of wildflowers and the old world charm of Tudor-style buildings.

The park is home to many different waterbirds and bushbirds including grebes, swans, pelicans, cormorants, egrets, kingfishers, parrots, wrens and honeyeaters, to name a few. Endangered Carnaby's black-cockatoos are a spectacular daily sight. Western grey kangaroos are commonly seen grazing on the picnic lawns and golf course.

Located alongside the popular koala exhibits is the new Wangi Mia (talking place). This area provides a range of Nyoongar Aboriginal cultural experiences not to be missed.

The wildflower gardens offer visitors a chance to wander through a collection of the State's flora, and to experience native plants such as banksias, feather flowers, kangaroo paws and hakeas

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Where is it?
Yanchep National Park is situated 50 kilometres north of Perth.

Travelling time
45 minutes' drive from Perth's city centre.

Access
Just follow Wanneroo Road north about 25 kilometres past Wanneroo and you will see the Yanchep National Park signs.

Entry to Yanchep National Park costs $9/car ($3/car for seniors), $3.40 per bus passenger ($1 for seniors) and $3/motorcycle. Annual Park Passes are available.

Facilities
Trails and toilet blocks have been designed to accommodate people with disabilities.

There are many picnic shelters, tables and free gas barbecues located throughout the park that offer visitors a tranquil and relaxing setting. There is a sporting oval for more lively activities.

Accommodation, bar and restaurant facilities are provided by the Yanchep Inn, while the Chawn Mia Lakeview Tearooms offer a place for refreshment. There is a souvenir shop and the spectacular Cabaret Cave function facility is available for hire.

Yanchep National Park is enjoyed by people throughout the year. However, spring is the best time to view the wildflowers.

In addition, the following services are available to visitors:

• McNess House Visitor Centre & Souvenir Shop
• Row Boat Hire
• Wangi Mia souvenir shop
• Gloucester Lodge Historical Museum (Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, weekends and public holidays)
• Walk trails
• Golf course

Further information
Call Yanchep National Park on (08) 9561 1004