About this place

Glendalough is part of the Herdsman Lake Regional Park and is located next to Powis Lake on the eastern side of Jon Sanders Drive. Several water bodies are present in the centre of the area, with a walking trail linking the points of interest.

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Safety information

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

Gallery

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A wide unsealed path in good condition winds through the park past a Purple swamp hen and Yellow-billed spoonbill.
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An interesting timber shade shelter spans a waterway between lakes.
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An unsealed path passes beneath trees and across a broad grassed area.
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A family enjoying swings and slides at the playground at the northern end of the park.
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Birds by a path, Glendalough Open Space.
Timber shade shelter, Glendalough Open Space
Path through the park, Glendalough Open Space.
Playground at Glendalough Open Space

Activities

Bushwalking

Cycling

Picnicking

Plants, wildlife and fungi

Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded within a 5km radius of Glendalough.

Traditional Owners

This park has a rich history and cultural heritage. Local Noongar and Yellagonga Aboriginal people used the area as a source of food. 

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

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