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Woodlands Walk Trail, Yanchep NP

Whadjuk & Yued Noongar Country

Part of Yanchep National Park network

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Bush Walk
Trail difficulty
Easy
Trail difficulty

Easy trail with modified or hardened surface, and gentle hills or occasional steps. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required. May be suitable for assisted wheelchair users (if ramps are provided at steps).

  • Length 2.6km
  • Est. time Less than 1 hour
  • Return
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Part of Yanchep National Park network

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This 2.6 km walktrail heads south from the McNess House Visitor Centre and is a real little treasure of Yanchep National Park. Dwindling through coastal woodlands, which support a diverse range of trees including banksia, tuart, marri, stunted jarrah, sheoak and small pockets of paperbark, this walk is ideal for anyone who would like a "taste" of the local wildlife. During spring, kangaroo paw and cats paw are in flower along with a lovely display of jacksonias, acacias, hoveas, hardenbergias etc and if you look closely will see an array of orchid species including spider orchids, donkey orchids and purple enamels.  You most likely will see native birds and parrots, lizards and other small animals while on the walk.  Kangaroos may be in the area seeking shade during the heat of the day. 

Yanchep Parks and Wildlife Office

(08) 9303 7759

McNess House Visitor Centre

(08) 9303 7759

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Flora and Fauna Statistics

260+
Bird species
800+
Flowering plant species
40+
Reptile species

Yanchep National Park features a rich mix of coastal woodlands, pristine wetlands, and limestone cave ecosystems that protect a high diversity of native West Australian wildlife and seasonal wildflowers. Located on the northern Swan Coastal Plain, its distinct landscapes support everything from nomadic bird populations to ancient plant communities. 

The northern and western ends of the Park retain major conservation value and show a range of landscape forms, from tall tuart forests, jarrah and marri forest, lush wetland vegetation surrounded by coastal paperbarks, banksia woodlands and kwongan heath. Distinctive native plants like Balgas (grass trees) and Zamia palms form a core part of the park's ancient understory. Wildflowers are prolific in Spring (August to October), where the forest floor blooms with vibrant native flora, including the iconic red and green Kangaroo Paw (WA's floral emblem), Yanchep rose, wattles and native orchids.

Easy to find, large mobs of Western Grey Kangaroos graze openly on the lawns and golf fairways early in the morning and late in the afternoon. The bushland protects the more shy native species including echidnas, western brush wallabies, and quendas. Over 260 bird species inhabit the park, making it a hotspot for birdwatching. Grebes, swans, pelicans, cormorants, egrets, kingfishers, parrots, wrens and honeyeaters can be found throughout the woodlands and wetlands. Lesser Long-eared and Southern Forest Bats mainly roost in tree hollows, thick vegetation, and small rock crevice. Interestingly, a koala colony was established in the 1930s,  and whilst they are not native to Western Australia, they thrive safely within this managed habitat.



Keep an eye out for these species:

White-faced Heron

Egretta novaehollandiae

Animalia: Aves

Northern Snake-necked Turtle

Chelodina (Macrochelodina) oblonga

Animalia: Reptilia

Moaning Frog

Heleioporus eyrei

Animalia: Amphibia

Yanchep Rose

Diplolaena angustifolia

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Grasstree

Xanthorrhoea preissii

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Tuart

Eucalyptus gomphocephala

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Zamia

Macrozamia fraseri

Plantae: Equisetopsida

Blue Skimmer

Orthetrum caledonicum

Animalia: Insecta

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Time / Duration

1 hour return

Length

2.6km

Fees

National Park fees apply

Trail Access

Road 2WD

Trail Start

Trail starts at McNess House Visitor Centre in Yanchep NP, 55km (50 minutes) north of Perth

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Trail End

Trail ends at McNess House Visitor Centre

When to go

Wildflower Season is between September - November (Spring)

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Bush Walk

Class 2

Easy trail with modified or hardened surface, and gentle hills or occasional steps. Clear directional signage. No bushwalking experience required. May be suitable for assisted wheelchair users (if ramps are provided at steps).

What To Pack

Prohibited items

No pets in National Parks

Facilities

  • BBQ Facilities
  • Cafe
  • Car Park
  • Child Activities
  • Coach Parking
  • Kiosk
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shaded Area
  • Visitor Information Centre

Trail Accessibility

  • All accessible parking
  • All accessible toilet facilities
More tips for being Trail Ready

Today Jun 10, 2:45pm

18°C

Feels like 18°C

Max 18°

Min 14°

Precipitation: 50%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 6.57km/h N

8-day forecast

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Thu

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Fri

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Mon

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2 trail goers have rated this trail as 4 out of 5!

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Jane Griffiths

Reviewed 4 Mar 2024, 11:58am

Great starter trail. Some rocky paths but manageable. Not for a pram or wheelchair. Good shade.
Chelle Fisher

Reviewed 11 Sep 2022, 5:12pm

Super friendly trail for the kiddies

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