About Lake Leschenaultia
Lake Leschenaultia is a large artificial lake and recreation reserve in Chidlow, within the Shire of Mundaring, about 45 km east of Perth, Western Australia. Constructed in 1897 as a railway water supply dam, it is now a popular day-use and camping destination set in open jarrah forest. The lake is known for swimming, paddling, walking and mountain biking trails, and heritage railway history.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a sheltered freshwater lake surrounded by bushland and jarrah forest with a sandy swimming beach, grassed picnic areas and forested shoreline. The reserve offers designated swimming and non-motorised paddling areas for canoeing, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, plus walking trails around the lake, mountain bike trails, a camping area, playground, and picnic and barbecue facilities. The setting is tranquil and family-oriented with heritage interpretation about the former railway dam.
Key highlights
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Large artificial lake built in 1897 as a former railway dam
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Designated swimming beach with sandy shoreline
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Canoeing, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding (non-motorised craft only)
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Lakeside walking trail and surrounding mountain bike trails
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Shaded picnic and barbecue areas in bushland setting
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Bookable camping area with facilities