About Yellagonga Regional Park
Yellagonga Regional Park is a 1,400-hectare conservation reserve in Perth's northern suburbs spanning the Cities of Joondalup and Wanneroo, Western Australia. Centred on Lake Joondalup and Lake Goollelal and associated wetlands on the Swan Coastal Plain, it protects a chain of freshwater lakes, paperbark woodlands and bushland. Managed by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, it is notable for wetland ecosystems, waterbird habitat, walking trails and Noongar cultural heritage.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a chain of freshwater lakes and wetlands linked by walking and cycling trails, boardwalks and bird hides. The landscape includes open water, reeds, paperbark and banksia woodland frequented by waterbirds and other wildlife. Main access at Neil Hawkins Park offers picnic lawns, barbecues, toilets and a playground. Trails around Lake Joondalup and Lake Goollelal provide leisurely walks, birdwatching, photography and nature observation in a natural bushland setting close to Joondalup city centre.
Key highlights
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Lake Joondalup and Lake Goollelal wetland chain
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Neil Hawkins Park picnic area and foreshore
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Boardwalks, lookouts and bird hides for waterbird watching
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Walking and cycling trails including sections of the Yaberoo Budjara Heritage Trail