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Yanchep
National
Park
Set
in
2
842ha
of
bushland
you
can
discover
wetlands,
woodlands
and
caves
and
experience
the
rich
cultural
heritage.
Bushwalkers
can
explore
the
natural
surroundings
and
discover
the
homes
of
many
animals
such
as
the
Western
Grey
Kangaroo,
the
tiny
honey
possum,
bandicoots,
reptiles
and
many
friendly
water
birds.
There
are
limestone
caves,
Tudor
style
Buildings,
row
boats
for
hire,
shady
picnic
and
barbecue
areas
and
a
colony
of
koalas.
All
of
these
attractions
are
located
near
the
lake
of
Loch
McNess.
During
school
holidays,
rangers
co-ordinate
special
events
and
activities,
to
discover
the
many
aspects
of
the
Park
such
as
adventure
caving,
Koala
Kapers
and
a
taste
of
Yanchep.
Watheroo
National
Park
Situated
50km
north
of
Moora
the
park
is
accessible
from
all
directions
by
good
gravel
roads.
The
Park
is
44
324ha
of
sandplain
country
with
some
rare
flora.
It
is
also
the
site
of
Jingamia
Cave.
Nambung
National
Park
The
Pinnacles
which
are
located
in
this
Park,
are
undoubtedly
one
of
the
State's
most
unique
and
interesting
attractions.
Thousands
of
limestone
pillars,
up
to
4m
tall,
rise
out
of
a
stark
landscape
of
yellow
sand.
The
Pinnacles
are
located
approximately
29km
south
of
Cervantes
and
2km
inland
from
the
beach.
Dutch
sailors
saw
these
limestone
outcrops
from
the
sea
and
thought
they
were
the
remains
of
an
ancient
city.
Half-day
tours
from
the
Shell
Service
Station
and
full
day
tours
from
Perth
are
available.
If
driving,
a
charge
of
$5.00
per
car
or
$2.00
per
bus
passenger
is
payable
to
enter
the
National
Park.
A
one-way
loop
drive
leads
through
The
Pinnacles
and
is
suitable
for
conventional
vehicles,
however,
trailers
and
caravans
should
be
left
in
Cervantes.
A
500m
loop
walk
trail
starts
opposite
the
carpark.
Fishing
is
popular
at
nearby
Hangover
Bay
and
Kangaroo
Point
and
both
have
visitor
facilities.
Stockyard
Gully
National
Park
Named
after
one
of
the
stopping
places
used
by
drovers
on
the
North
Road
Stock
Route
located
north
east
of
Lurien
via
Cockleshell
Gully
Road.
The
National
Park
is
accessible
by
4
wheel
drive
vehicle
only.
Guided
tours
can
be
arranged
by
contacting
Jurien
Bus
Charter
and
Tours.
Tel
(096)
521
036.
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