About Piney Lakes Reserve
Piney Lakes Reserve is a 50-hectare bushland and wetland reserve in Winthrop, City of Melville, Western Australia. Centred on Piney Lakes and surrounding banksia woodland, it is an A-Class conservation reserve managed by the City of Melville. Notable for its walking trails, bird hides, seasonal wetlands and the Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre, it provides conservation, recreation and environmental education close to central Perth.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a tranquil bushland setting with two main lakes, seasonal wetlands, boardwalks and bird hides, and a network of paved and limestone walking and cycling trails through banksia and jarrah woodland. The reserve includes picnic and barbecue areas, a nature playground, and the Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre with displays and native gardens. Birdlife, turtles and wildflowers are commonly seen, with interpretive signage throughout.
Key highlights
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Piney Lakes and seasonal wetlands with boardwalks and bird hides
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Extensive bushland trails through banksia and jarrah woodland
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Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre and native discovery garden
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Rich birdlife including waterbirds, parrots and honeyeaters
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Picnic areas, barbecues and nature-based playground
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