Wetlands Walk Trail, Yanchep NP

Overview

This a beautiful, short and easy walk around the lake which is a dominant feature of Yanchep National Park.

View from bridge on the Wetlands walk trail

You can see sedges and other vegetation from the bridge that crosses a stream feeding into Loch McNess.

Photo Credit: DPaW

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About the Trail

This two kilometre trail takes you through the heart of a coastal wetland, circumnavigating Loch McNess.  The walk is completely flat and well sign posted so you can’t get lost.  There are some nice views across the lake which attracts a lot of bird life.  You can also see the bush tucker Yanget plant (typha) which for which Yanchep is named after.

From the visitor’s centre, head anti clockwise around the lake.  You will find the trail markers not far past the inn where you cross a small board walk.

Yanchep National Park is one of Perth's oldest and most popular national parks just 45 minutes drive from Perth city.

Other things to do:  See the koalas, picnic on the lawn, Aboriginal cultural tour, lunch at the tea house, drinks at the Inn.

Other trails include the Ghost House Walk.

Need to Know

  • Time

    45 minutes

  • Distance

    2km loop Length is 2km (Loop).

  • Trail Start (Loop)

    Visitor centre, Yanchep National Park 55km (45 mins) north of Perth.

  • Degree of Difficulty

    Easy - Suits majority of fitness and experience levels.

  • What to Pack?

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

    • Full large water bottle per person.
    • Sturdy shoes
    • Sun hat or bike helmet (compulsory in WA)
    • Sunglasses, sunscreen (30+) and insect repellant
    • Clothes to suit the activity and potential weather conditions
    • Binoculars and camera (optional)

  • Facilities

    Experience the hospitality of the historic Yanchep Inn, or tempt your sweet tooth at Chocolate Drops - an award winning chocolate manufacturer.

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

  • Fees

    National Park fees

  • Access to the Trail

    Road

  • Trail Contact

    Department of Parks and Wildlife
    Telephone: 08 9303 7759
    Web: http://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park/beeliar
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