About this place

The lakes that characterise the park lie in the depressions between a series of coastal dunes. The ten lakes of Yalgorup National Park form three distinct lines parallel to the coast. Lake Preston is extremely elongated and lies closest to the coast.

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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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vegetation in front of lake preston at the old ski club
Lake Preston
Jacki Baxter

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View from above over the lake
Lake Preston
Judy Caroll

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sandy track down to the lake with trees and blue sky
Lake Preston
Jacki Baxter

Activities

Bird watching

Bushwalking

Plants, wildlife and fungi

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

Traditional Owners

We recognise and acknowledge Pinjarup people as the traditional owners of Yalgorup National Park.

Trails

Lake Preston

Lake Preston Walk Trail
Bush Walk
2 kilometres

This two kilometre return trail takes you around the edge of Lake Preston to a viewing platform at the water’s edge which allows you to see some of the waterbirds that visit the area.

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