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Southward bound: TOP 10 camping spots Western Australians and esearch tells us that spending time childhood memories, and get their hands in nature is good for general health visitors to the State are and feet dirty while learning about the R and wellbeing. But anyone who natural world – a much-needed contrast to spoilt for choice when has pitched a tent, or set up a caravan or the increasingly computer-driven world in camper trailer and camped can tell you that, which many of us live. camping in the south- no doubt with a raft of anecdotal tales. If When it comes to natural places to west. Here are 10 top you take the time to tune in your senses explore, Western Australians and our visitors to the sights, sounds, smells, textures and are spoilt for choice. The Department of spots between Perth and even tastes (if you have a palate for bush Parks and Wildlife manages more than 265 Esperance to put on the tucker) then you feel more connected to campgrounds throughout WA with more the natural environment and (hopefully) than 2900 campsites to choose from. Thanks camping ‘bucket list’. more connected to the people you’re to the State Government’s Parks for People by Steve Crawford with. For some, it’s a nice change to look initiative, $21.05 million has been provided over the camp fire and talk to friends and through the Royalties for Regions program to family, rather than connecting through text improve camping options and park facilities. messaging, social media and emails. While Some of these are in far-flung parts of the for others it’s quiet time alone and away State in locations only sought after by those Above Relaxing at Cape Le Grand from the hustle and bustle of everyday with a penchant for adventure, while others National Park. life. And spending time in nature offers are a short drive from Perth – perfect for a Photo – Jiri Lochman kids a chance to make those all-important weekend getaway.

LANDSCOPE 23 DOWN SOUTH Western Australia’s south-west is a botanical biodiversity hotspot and an important environment for a number of native animals. It has stunning ocean vistas, fascinating geology, awe-inspiring forests as well as a range of opportunities for bushwalking, bike riding, swimming, surfing, diving, snorkelling, kayaking, canoeing and rock climbing, to name a few! Here is a list of top 10 camping spots down south that are suitable for two-wheel-drive vehicle getaways.

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While there, you can try your luck night- adventurous, try the newly opened Trees 1 BEELU NATIONAL PARK spotting for possums, view wading birds on Adventure rope course (see ‘Adventure Just 40 kilometres east of Perth, Beelu the lake, swim at nearby Preston Beach, out: Canopy capers’ on page 46). National Park is a terrific spot if you are new view thrombolites from a boardwalk to camping and want the bush experience or take the six-kilometre Lake Pollard 4 DRYANDRA WOODLAND but prefer creature comforts such as hot Trail that takes in the bird hide where Less than two hours’ drive from showers and flushing toilets. The Perth Hills you can view the wildlife in their natural Perth, Dryandra Woodland is one of Discovery Centre campground, which is environment without disturbing them the prime places in the south-west for suited to tents only, is fitted with a camp (see also ‘Parks for People: Yalgorup viewing native wildlife. Congelin and kitchen with fridge, electric barbecues, National Park’, LANDSCOPE, Summer Gnaala Mia campgrounds both provide power, a sink and a fire ring. Parks and 2014 –15). a spot to camp, where you’re nestled Wildlife’s Nearer to Nature program, which among the magnificent woodlands and is based at the centre provides a raft of 3 LANE POOLE RESERVE spectacular wildflowers in spring. They engaging activities for people of all ages, Just 9.5 kilometres from Dwellingup, provide 17 caravan sites, 12 tent sites, four including through the school holidays. Lane Poole Reserve has long been a toilets and two camp kitchens (see also, popular camping destination, and now ‘Parks for People: Dryandra Woodland’, 2 YALGORUP NATIONAL PARK improved facilities at Baden Powell LANDSCOPE, Winter 2015). A short drive from Perth, Yalgorup campground as well as redeveloped picnic If you are into hiking there are a National Park boasts the newly redeveloped areas have upped the appeal. Nanga Brook number of walking trails where you Martins Tank Lake campground. This is campground is a newly redeveloped site can explore the surrounding forest. You a perfect location for families with young which provides camp sites for campervans, might even spot some native wildlife in kids who want a taste of camping but don’t caravans, camper trailers and tents. their natural habitat. Or, for an up-close want to stray too far from home. Here These facilities provide a base for visitors look at some of WA’s most precious you’ll find eight new tent camp sites, four to spend time bike riding, bushwalking, animals, you can visit Barna Mia and larger group camp sites, a camp kitchen, swimming, fishing, canoeing and kayaking take a guided nocturnal tour in a tranquil two communal fire pits and two toilets. on the Murray River. If you are feeling sanctuary.

24 LANDSCOPE • Perth Take a journey to some 1 Beelu National Park of these beautiful spots Scan this QR code or visit Parks and Wildlife’s ‘LANDSCOPE’ playlist 4 Dyandra Woodland 3 Lane on YouTube. 2 Poole Reserve Yalgorup National Park

• Bunbury 5 Wellington National Park

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• Margaret River 6 Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park

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5 WELLINGTON 6 LEEUWIN-NATURALISTE NATIONAL PARK NATIONAL PARK The stunning Honeypool Pool One of WA’s most popular and beloved and Potters Gorge campgrounds offer national parks, Leeuwin-Naturaliste picturesque camping and picnic sites within National Park provides access to the Cape Wellington National Park. Potters Gorge is to Cape Track and an opportunity to explore set on the banks of the Wellington Dam in a caves, go surfing, swimming, snorkelling, 6 shady jarrah and marri forest setting. rock climbing and bike riding, or visit nearby Here you can experience breathtaking wineries, fine food outlets and galleries. views across the calm waters and try Close to the beach is Contos Previous page fishing or catching marron in season (with campground with 116 camp sites nestled Main Thrombolites can be viewed from the a permit). This is also a great place to among the coastal peppermint woodland. boardwalk at Lake Clifton, Yalgorup National take the family canoeing, swimming or The campground has a range of site Park. kayaking. types catering for tents through to sites 1 A misty morning at Beelu National Park. Photos – Sallyanne Cousans Honeymoon Pool is a very popular suitable for large caravans and camper 3 Camping at Lane Poole Reserve. campground shaded by peppermint trailers. Inland, and a little more secluded, Photo – Tourism WA trees on the banks of the Collie River. is the small Boranup campground, close 4 Dryandra Woodland. There is easy access to the river for to the magnificent towering karris, which Photo – Sallyanne Cousans swimming and water activities when the accommodates just seven tents and small 5 Little Rock at Wellington National Park. Photo – Ann Storrie weather is fine. It’s also a perfect spot to campervans (see also ‘Our south-west 6 Injidup Point, Leeuwin-Naturaliste National toast marshmallows on the campfire during escape: the Leeuwin-Naturaliste capes’, Park. the cooler months. LANDSCOPE, Summer 2014–15). Photo – Andrew McInnes

LANDSCOPE 25 Take a journey to some of these beautiful spots Scan this QR code or visit Parks and Wildlife’s ‘LANDSCOPE’ playlist on YouTube.

Cape Le Grand National Park 7 Warren National Park 10 Stokes National Park 9 Fitzgerald River 8 National Park 7 WARREN NATIONAL PARK • Walpole Glamorous camping, or ‘glamping’ • Albany is becoming increasingly popular among those who don’t own a tent, camp bedding or cooking equipment or who simply want to experience being in nature but still have access to some of life’s luxuries (and have someone else look after them for you). WA Wilderness Glamping operated by Pemberton Discovery Tours provides fully equipped camp sites at Drafty’s campground. From here, in easy reach, you can enjoy the tall timbers of the southern forests, go bushwalking, freshwater fishing, cycling, canoeing or climbing one of the three fire lookout trees for a view over the forest.

8 FITZGERALD RIVER NATIONAL PARK 8 7 Fitzgerald River National Park boasts a number of new facilities that cater to visitors who are camping or just passing FOR MORE INFORMATION through thanks to a $40 million investment by the State and Federal governments. CampingMate app has been designed to help people get on the road easier. The app Several picnic areas and viewing facilities has a comprehensive list of pre-loaded items that you can add to and share with others provide places to enjoy the magnificent and save for next time. The app also has handy information about where to camp and how to book, and details about some of WA’s tracks, trails and partner organisations. scenery (and an opportunity for whale watching between July and October), CampingMate can be downloaded free from the ‘App Store’ and Google Play. while two campgrounds have been ParkFinder WA is a free one-stop shop for information about the 150 parks and revamped. The Four Mile Beach reserves in WA including information about what sites you’ll find in the parks and campground is set into the bush to reserves, whether entry fees apply and how to get there. The app is kept up-to-date with information about fires and park alerts. maximise privacy and provide protection from the wind, while the newly developed ParkFinder WA can be downloaded for free from the ‘App Store’. Hamersley Inlet visitor precinct provides Exploring Western Australia’s natural wonders: national, marine and regional parks is 14 camp ‘pods’, toilets and a camp kitchen. a 327-page region-by-region guide to 64 of WA’s stunning parks and reserves. It contains fascinating and helpful information about how to explore the park, its history and natural attractions. There is also information on a range of activities available for visitors such as bushwalking, camping and mountain biking. Exploring Western Australia’s natural wonders: national, marine and regional parks can be purchased for $39.95 from good bookshops and Parks and Wildlife (shop.dpaw.wa.gov.au) or see page 34. 7 Warren River Lookout. Park Stay WA (parkstay.dpaw.wa.gov. au) is a convenient website where you can search for campgrounds and their facilities, compare them, create a shortlist of alternatives and even book some online. 8 Quoin Head, Fitzgerald River National Park. Photos – Jiri Lochman

26 LANDSCOPE Explore Parks WAQuicklinks You can use Quicklinks to: • plan your holidays • get the latest park news, events and alerts • share your experiences Go to parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/ quicklinks/ or scan the QR code with a smartphone app and add it to your home screen, bookmarks or favourites. You’ll have instant access to all of the following:

Explore Parks WA Visit the Parks and Wildlife online visitor’s guide to Western Australia’s parks, reserves and other 9 recreation areas. parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au

Park Stay WA Find details about campgrounds. Some sites can be 10 booked in advance. parkstay.dpaw.wa.gov.au

Facebook Share your experiences, 9 STOKES NATIONAL PARK 10 CAPE LE GRAND photos and travel tips and find out Stokes Inlet is one of the most NATIONAL PARK about all the latest events. picturesque and interesting estuaries along The white sand and turquoise waters Explore Parks WA WA’s southern coast. The Benwenerup of the stunning Lucky Bay make this area Twitter Follow us on Twitter and keep campground is nestled on the banks of akin to paradise. The sand is so fine it up with the latest news. Share your the inlet surrounded by paperbark trees. squeaks under foot and kangaroos can news using It is a perfect spot to unwind and take be spotted sunbathing on the beach. The #exploreparkswa @ExploreParksWA part in activities such as kayaking and park features sweeping heathlands and bushwalking where you’ll discover an rugged coastal peaks to explore. In season, Trails WA Find detailed information abundance of bird life on the inlet and on many of Parks and Wildlife’s most the wildflowers in the area are spectacular. popular trails. lakes. Fishing is popular and you can A campground expansion and upgrade trailswa.com.au launch small boats from the camp sites at Lucky Bay provides campers with a

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Above tyres when on sand or (at least four and take your litter are permitted Discover Greens Pool and Elephant Rocks not be driven of fresh water clean. Please firearms or pets vehicles carry plenty ble water Be plants. No epared. Always are no relia animals and Greens Pool is famous for its turquoise green waters and pristine whiteB sandse pr which day) as there Save National Park. keep vehicles per person per River the park and are edged by granite boulders. The centrepiece of William Bay National Park,litre sthis area park. in Fitzgerald signs in track closures s within the the road. Follow Observe the is perfect for swimming, snorkelling, relaxing or exploring the granite rocks.supplie Park brochures and fact sheets Stay on leaflet. engage marked in this on sand, tion is the roads e a 4WD vehicle late your e l times. Cau phics to limits. To driv to re-inf Take car mind at al rdous , Reynolds Gra the speed e. Don’t forget 2WD al safety in tentially haza - Andy Reynolds and tyre pressur that our person nt with po Royal hakea reduce is recommended Keep y l environme ception. pool. Below 4WD and the area. It any natura Park is no ex Roe’s rock you leave other soft surfaces. required in iver National . Many Above tyres when on sand or least four e Fitzgerald R cliff edges not be driven fresh water (at terrain. Th and of vehicles plenty of om rocky headlands and much Always carry no reliable water back fr rocky slopes Be prepared. as there are Stand park have steep, per day) Must see the per person areas within crumbly. care. The litres park. Enjoy the views of the tranquil bay and take a quiet walk loose and great s within the the rock is ing sites with and supplie along the beach. With protected swimming areas, this site is Nearby sites or swimm rock fishing perfect for families. Choose fishing making can Caution is The Bibbulmun Track runs through the Greens Pool area and is unpredictable, waves and swells imes. William Bay National Park Ocean Huge ake care ind at all t us Getting there Tower Hill is an excellent lookout over the bay and graniteSo uthern dangerous. slippery T ety in m y hazardo rock formations. William Bay is a perfect place to take a especially become personal saf ith potentiall William Bay is 15 kilometres west of Denmark on South swimming calm days. Rocks p your nment w . Coast Highway. break and str even on coastline. Kee tural enviro o exception etch the legs – or eve occur along the n any na Park is n the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walkn have and a other sw sites in stheu ddenly common quired i National Travelling time im en route to are re gerald River ff edges. Many Walpole Wilderness. wet. Riptides that n. The Fitz and cli 20 minutes f when on signs terrai of rom Denmark, 45 minutes from Walpole, one Caring for Greens Pool shown ocky headlands and much hour from Albany. warnings back from r rocky slopes Please heed Stand have steep, Be wise Respect this unique environment and leave it as you the park What is there? found it. this symbol. areas within . The display and crumbly care. With a carpark, boardwalk and stairs down to the beach, Wal is loose with great k softly Help us to protect this fragile environment by the rock ing sites and William Bay provides an excellent stop en route between keeping to the path. or swimm rock fishing Walpole and Denmark. There are toilets and a natural sea ion visit more fishing making can Be clean Take your rubbish with you and dispose of it Downloadmake your detailed park information on Choose swells pool ideal for family swimming. Walkers can follow trails e informat glad to if is unpredictable, waves and appropriately. Mor are always them Southern Ocean Huge over to Elephant Rocks and explore the area. rangers to contact dangerous. become slippery Be careful Rocks can be hazardous and slippery when wet. National park Don’t hesitate especially days. Rocks What to do? informative. swimming on calm coastline. and ance. occur even along the Sightseeing, photography, swimming, marine study, enjoyable or assist suddenly are common bushwalking. Granite boulders and rocky shelves extend need information wet. Riptides that you when on signs for 100 metres or more out to sea along the coast between ranger shown Greens Pool and Madfish Bay. Fishing is not recommended Fires are not permitted. Senior Park ase heed warnings River National Ple at Greens Pool because of danger to swimmers. Sheltered Pets are not permitted. Respect our native wildlife. Fitzgerald WA 6337 this symbol. pools, channels and granite terraces inside this reef create a display Camping not permitted. Road, Jerramungup 5045 fascinating seascape for beachcombing. Quiss Fax (08) 9835 Your safety is our concern but your responsibility. 9835 5043 guide Flora Tel (08) recreation ion your visit more and More informat glad to make if A characteristic feature of national parks on the South Coast Rangers Information are always to contact them such as William Bay is that flowers may be found here at any Coast risk area (East Mt Barren) park rangers hesitate time of the year. There is a peak of flowering in spring, but Eastern side National Don’t Outside of Greens Pool, this stretch of 3060 and informative. even in the hottest weather flowers can be found, especially ! coast can be hazardous due to large, el (08) 9838 enjoyable assistance. DANGER T or in the concealed habitats under the karri trees or under the Road) R N unpredictable waves and swells, slippery ay V E M E (Murr O N information T need dense coastal shrubs. side G you rocks and strong currents. estern O W E of

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