About this park
Discover an area rich in limestone and caves although, the only cave open to visitors is the Stockyard Tunnel.
In Spring, the park is rich in wildflowers and colour including the rare Queen of Sheba orchid (Thelymitra variegate) and other banksia species.
Many years ago, during the second half of the nineteenth century, drovers travelling to the markets in Guildford would set up camp here. The deep gully formed a cool natural stockyard, a perfect place to rest the animals.
You too can cool off and explore the Stockyard Tunnel. It's 250m long and is an easy, subterranean experience in a limestone cave which is part of a 1.5km loop walk trail. The middle of the tunnel is pitch black so make sure you bring a torch!
Safety information
Plan when to visit. Read this safety information about bushwalking and four-wheel driving. Consider travelling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life!
- Insect repellent is advised for biting insects such as ticks and mosquitoes.
- Wild bee hives are located at the tunnel entrances and care is required not to disturb them.
Gallery
![Entrance to limestone cave with a creek flowing through it Entrance to limestone cave with a creek flowing through it](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2021-09/stockyard-gully-national-park-bronwyn-wells.jpg?itok=VIXM-9Fi)
![Shallow creek in the valley flowing in late Winter Shallow creek in a valley](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2021-09/stockyard-gully-national-park-5.jpg?itok=_8JPlJZu)
![Stockyard Gully Cave Entrance to limestone cave with a creek flowing through it](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2021-09/stockyard-gully-national-park-bronwyn-wells-2_0.jpg?itok=19L-ZWYl)
![Large tree at Stockyard Gully Large tree growing in a valley](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2021-09/stockyard-gully-national-park-bronwyn-wells-3.jpg?itok=rFFB-9mF)
![Zamia palm Large zamia palm and other shrubbery](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2021-09/stockyard-gully-national-park-bronwyn-wells-4.jpg?itok=J4NiwavJ)
![Picnic bench and path close to one of the parking areas Picnic bench and path with green grass and blue sky](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2021-09/stockyard-gully-national-park-bronwyn-wells-6.jpg?itok=4TQwMppd)
![Trees and grass and a shallow creek](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2021-09/stockyard-gully-national-park-bronwyn-wells-7.jpg?itok=Wd1o293h)
![Limestone valley with Wandoo trees and a creek Limestone valley with wandoo trees and a creek](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2021-09/stockyard-gully-national-park-bronwyn-wells-8.jpg?itok=J9wNJX51)
![Limestone cliff and a small cave Stream of water flowing into a limestone cliff cave and another small cave](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2021-09/stockyard-gully-national-park-bronwyn-wells-9.jpg?itok=c-ZcEHRm)
![Hibbertia in bloom Hibbertia in bloom](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2021-09/stockyard-gully-national-park-bronwyn-wells-10.jpg?itok=qxRcaCOQ)
![Picnic benches under a tree Picnic benches under a tree on a flat surface](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2021-09/stockyard-gully-national-park-bronwyn-wells-11.jpg?itok=ODH6wEJ7)
![Entrance to a cave Stream of water flowing towards cave entry with trees and green vegetation](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2021-09/stockyard-gully-national-park-12.jpg?itok=XXDv8Ynk)
![Stockyard Tunnel Two people standing in a cave looking at the ceiling.](/sites/default/files/styles/slide_large/public/2021-11/stockyard-gully-national-park-dbca1.jpg?itok=4dK-Nxyc)
Activities
Bushwalking
Four-wheel driving
Plants, wildlife and fungi
Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded in Stockyard Gully Reserve.
Traditional Owners
We recognise and acknowledge Aboriginal people as the traditional owners of Stockyard Gully Reserve.