About this park
Located close to Perth just south of Mandurah, this park covers an area of 12,888 hectares. There are ten lakes that make up the internationally recognised RAMSAR wetland system. Migratory waterbirds take a break here, along with several threatened plant and animal species.
Take a walk along the boardwalk to see the Lake Clifton Thrombolites. These rock stars look like plain old rocks but they are built by microorganisms that live inside them. These microorganisms resemble the earliest forms of life on earth. Yalgorup National Park is one of the few places in Western Australia where these communities have survived!
There are picnic tables if you’re staying for the day but if you want to stay a little longer, book a campsite at Martins Tank Campground.
Review
Yalgorup National Park is definitely worth a visit to see the Thrombolites. Even when they are underwater, the whole area around them is magical. Nature has made an amazing colour palette here.
Mytravadv -Trip Advisor
Safety information
Plan when to visit. Read this safety information about bushwalking. Consider traveling with a personal location beacon (PLB). In the event you need to be rescued it could save your life!
- There is no access to the lakes in Yalgorup National Park for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, boating or fishing.
- The lake shore environment is fragile.
- Contact with the water and consumption of fish and shellfish from the lakes can be hazardous to health.
- Rubbish bins are not provided.
- Please take your rubbish with you when you leave.
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.
Gallery
Adventure out - Lime Kiln Lake Trail
Read the LANDSCOPE magazine article about the accessible trail in Yalgorup National Park which explores Lake Clifton's mining past.
Activities
Bird watching
Bushwalking
Camping
Campers with a booking are permitted only, day-use without a booking is not permitted. Picnic facilities are not provided at Martins Tank Campground. A picnic area and table are provided at the nearby Lake Pollard Walk Trail parking area, 1km from the campground. Other picnic areas are located nearby at Lake Hayward and the Heathlands Walk Trail.
Picnicking
Plants, wildlife and fungi
Visit the Atlas of Living Australia for a list of species recorded in Yalgorup National Park.
Traditional Owners
We recognise and acknowledge Pinjarup people as the Traditional Owners of Yalgorup National Park.
