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Manning Reserve

We recognise and acknowledge Whadjuk people as the Traditional Owners of Manning Reserve.

There are plenty of places to walk, picnic and relax in this peaceful reserve, with a large picnic area next to Manning Lake. Visit the Azelia Ley Homestead to see what colonial life was like.

Dogs allowed

No park entry fee

Manning Reserve
Bronwyn Wells
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About this park

Manning Reserve was originally bought by Charles Manning in 1860 and named after his family. Charles’ son Lucius built his daughter Azelia and her new husband a homestead here in 1905, which was later restored by the Cockburn City Council in 1983. Today the Azelia Ley Homestead is open to the public and contains a fascinating look at what colonial life was like.

The City of Cockburn manages this area which is in the northern part of the Beeliar Regional Park.

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Safety information

Plan when to visit. Read this safety information about bushwalking. Consider travelling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life! 

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Manning Reserve
Manning Reserve
Bronwyn Wells
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Manning Reserve viewed looking eastwards from the top of Manning Stairs
Manning Reserve
Bronwyn Wells
View of Manning Reserve from the top of Manning Stairs

Activities

Bushwalking

Plants, wildlife and fungi

Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded in Manning Reserve.

Traditional Owners

We recognise and acknowledge Whadjuk people as the traditional owners of Beeliar Regional Park.

Need to know

Dogs allowed

Dogs must be kept on a leash

No park entry fee

Entry to Manning Reserve is free.

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Regional Parks

Phone: 9442 0300

Contact this office by email

Location

Destination Perth
Perth
Perth Coast & Plain

Park boundaries are approximations only and should not be used for navigation or orientation purposes.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional owners throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.

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