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Nature Trail, Len Howard Conservation Park, Mandurah Nature Trail, Len Howard Conservation Park, Mandurah

Bush Walk  in Perth & Surrounds

  • Less than 1 hour
  • 1 km
    • Bush Walk Grade 2

      No bushwalking experience required. The track is a hardened or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps. Walks no greater than 10km. Suitable for families with young children.

This walk is suitable for the whole family.  This sliver of tranquility is nestled between the Peel Estuary and nearby houses.  Sit for a while on the seats provided along the trail and spot some of the special migratory waders that visit in the summer months, or enjoy the springtime flowers.

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This short but tranquil walk trail in the Len Howard Conservation Park traverses the Ramsar-listed Peel-Harvey estuary, the largest and most diverse estuarine complex in south-western Australia. It is a key destination for tourism and recreation, particularly popular for boating, fishing and crabbing.

As well as being popular with people, the Peel-Harvey Estuary is extremely important to wildlife. Walkers often report sighting the Mandurah dolphins, as well as many of the tens of thousands of waterbirds, including large numbers of migrant shorebirds from the northern hemisphere, that use the estuary and lakes each year. 

The trail crosses over fresh water pools where you will see insects and birds. If your willing enough to embrace an early morning or evening walk, you may spot one of the resident kangaroos or a quenda foraging in the soil for earthworms and fungi.

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Time / Duration

Allow 45 minutes

Length

1km loop

What To Pack

Group A (Urban trails or short trails near facilities) required.

Trail Start

Information bay at end of Glendart Court, Erskine - 78km (1hour) south of Perth.

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Trail End

Bush Walk

Grade 2

No bushwalking experience required. The track is a hardened or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps. Walks no greater than 10km. Suitable for families with young children.

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Hazards & Warnings

Protect yourself from mosquitoes (Ross River virus may occur in this region)

Facilities

Compacted limestone surface, boardwalk is in good condition and wide. 

  • Car Park
  • Dog Friendly
  • Public Toilet
  • All accessible parking

Best time of year

All year round

Trail Access

Car 2WD

Prohibited Items

Dogs on leads permitted.
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1 trail goers have rated Nature Trail, Len Howard Conservation Park, Mandurah as 2 out of 5!

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Chelle Fisher

Reviewed 31 May 2023, 1:10pm

I didn't think it was a "wow" trail but a nice walk nonetheless. The trail takes walkers along the estuary, over boardwalks & fresh water pools where you will see insects, birds & other wildlife. A bird hide and lookouts are great vantage points for birdwatching.

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