About Walyunga National Park
Walyunga National Park is a 1,814-hectare protected area in the Darling Range, about 35 kilometres north-east of Perth in Western Australia. Centred on a steep valley where the Swan River and Avon River meet, it is known for its granite rapids, seasonal wildflowers, and open jarrah and marri woodland. The park is a long-standing recreation area for bushwalking, picnicking and canoeing and holds deep significance for Noongar people.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a rugged river valley landscape where the Swan-Avon River cuts through granite outcrops and wooded slopes of the Darling Scarp. The park offers lookouts over Walyunga Pool and the rapids, shaded picnic areas with barbecues, marked walking trails of varying difficulty, and seasonal wildflower displays. Facilities are day-use only with no camping, and the environment is natural bushland with kangaroos and birdlife.
Key highlights
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Walyunga Pool and Swan River rapids at the confluence of the Swan and Avon Rivers
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Scenic lookouts over the Swan Valley and Darling Range
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Seasonal wildflower displays in late winter and spring
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Aboriginal heritage site with interpretive information about Noongar connection to the area
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Bushwalking trails including the 8km Echidna Trail and shorter Syd's Rapids trail