About this park
Helena National Park is nestled in the Perth Hills. The park has lots of ridges and valleys with beautiful jarrah/marri forest and wandoo woodland. It’s a wonderful area for bushwalking, with the famous Bibbulmun Track passing through.
Don’t miss the park’s major attraction accessible by road. Mount Dale offers panoramic views of the Darling Ranges, Darkin River Valley and areas of state forest. This is the highest point on the Darling Scarp, and provides an ideal drop-off/pick-up point for a walk along a section of the Bibbulmun Track.
Caring for Helena National Park
Much of Helena National Park is at risk from Phytophthora dieback, a plant disease caused by the pathogen Phytophthora cinnamomi which kills susceptible plants by attacking their root systems. Dieback is spread through the movement of soil and mud, especially by vehicles and to a lesser extent by footwear. Please respect DRA (Disease Risk Area) road signage, and make use of the boot cleaning stations when bushwalking.
Vehicles including dirt bikes are prohibited on many roads in the dieback Disease Risk Areas and also the water catchment areas within and adjacent to the national park.
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!
Western Shield - The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions undertakes 1080 baiting at this location to reduce the impacts of feral cats and foxes on native wildlife.
Meat baits containing 1080 poison are laid in or around this area on an ongoing basis. 1080 is poisonous to humans and will kill domestic cats and dogs. Pets are not permitted in this park.
For further information contact your local Parks and Wildlife Service office or visit Western Shield.
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Activities
Bushwalking
Overnight hiking
Plants, wildlife and fungi
Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded in Helena National Park.
Traditional Owners
We recognise and acknowledge Whadjuk people as the traditional owners of Helena National Park.
