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SMART TRA VEL to the Park are listed in the table provided. convenient access to the Park. stopping adjacent Bus services Transperth operate many providing bus direct and services Currambine, Edgewater and Whitfords train stations, and The Park is also within walking distance (less than 2km) from routes. point forPark, a range an ideal starting of walking and cycling natural bushlands will lead you to the popular Neil Hawkins from the train station through the City centre and Joondalup. CAT A short or a leisurely 5 minute walk Bus ride Yellagonga Regional Park adjoins the City Centre of 1-1.5km wide, covering 1400 hectares. public transport. The Park is approximately 13km long and recreation and is easily accessible by walking, cycling and Yellagonga Regional Park is an ideal place for leisure and (for walking and cycling) dedicated walking paths. community events. The Park offers of shared paths a network and cyclists, and provides an ample venue for many local viewing platforms and seating. popular with walkers It is very for outdoor recreation including barbeques, picnic tables, and physical activity pursuits and a variety of facilities to cater The Park provides an ideal environment for a range of leisure FACILITIES areas.parkland Walluburnup Swamps, Lake Goollelal and the surrounding chain of wetlands including Lake Joondalup, Beenyup and recreationally significant setting. Yellagonga houses a and mature woodland areas in a naturally, culturally, and The Park wetlands, incorporates manicured parklands ENVIRONMENT of European settlement. of the Swan Riverwho inhabited the region north at the time honour Yellagonga, the leader of Mooro Nyungar people Yellagonga Regional Park was named in 1990, order to HISTORY FEATURES AND FACILITIES YELLAGONGA REGIONAL PARK

PARK ACCESS INFORMATION Bus Route Park Stop Route Start Point Number Location (route detail over page) Bus stop here Bus stop here for WALK/CYCLE 1 for WALK/CYCLE 4 390, 391, Dr Joondalup Dr WALK/CYCLE 1 START WALK 1 START 467 & 468 h eac WALK/CYCLE 4 B 390 391 Botanic rns Golf 46 467 Woodvale Dr WALK 2 Bu d 468 8 474 R

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468 o W 390, 391, o J Joondalup Dr WALK/CYCLE 4 473 a 474 Yellagonga n 467 & 468 390 391 n Yellagonga Regional e 468 471 Regional Park r Train, CAT 473 474 o 390 391 Park o Lakeside Dr WALK/CYCLE 5 471 471 473 467 471 Bus & 466 474 473 474 468 A range of local bus services stop in close proximity to the 468 Malup Park - check local timetables for details or phone 13 62 13 for 460 461 JOONDALUP Island 470 Neil service times. Hawkins Lake 460 461 Lakeside Park Joondalup 468 470 Joondalup Shopping Joondalup START Centre City Centre WALK/CYCLE 5 Department of Transport 467 Joondalup 468 0 1km 390 391 Lake Department of Environment 460 461 462 463 Joondalup 464 465 466 467 466 Park and Conservation 1:50,000 468 470 471 473 S 474 c Edith Cowan e J n o University o Rotary ic n Joondalup d Lake Park 346 Bus stop here a Campus Recreation 468 l 465 466 Island for WALK/CYCLE 5 up Centre Scenic 462 463 D Drive Picnic Lake 464 r Park R M 465 Cove Joondalup d it 466 Ed Park Nature c ge Res h D e w 466 l ate r Bicycles are not permitted on train l r D EDGEWATER r services between the hours of 7.00am 465 to 9.00am and 4.30pm to 6.30pm in F w Yellagonga the peak flow direction on weekdays. y Regional Park Bicycles are also not permitted on Edgewater 465 Transperth bus services at any time. 466 n Ocea Reef Legend 465 466 R d

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d 445 KINGSLEY START WALK 3 Bus stop here Playground Bindaree Rotary for WALK 3 446 Park Information Lake 456 Goollelal

389 450 456 ve Lookout 445 He A pbur 447 Greenwood n Water Fountain 446 GREENWOOD Historic Site 9126507B Effective: May 2013 [email protected] DoT 1494-47-01 Published by the Department of Transport www.transport.wa.gov.au/travelsmartmaps at online available are Guides TravelSmart Local All Walking: [email protected] [email protected] Cycling: TravelSmart: [email protected] - Email Telephone: to the published information. responsibility for changes to road names, the addition of shared paths or any other changes All information in this publication was correct at the time of printing. The DoT accepts no personal injury and/or damage to property. The Department of Transport (DoT) and the will not accept the liability for accepted for any errors and omissions. People who use this guide do so at their own risk. Although every effort has been taken to ensure accuracy of information, no responsibility is 6551 6000 6000 6551 and Conservatio n Department of Environment Department of Tr anspor t

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WALKING AND CYCLING ROUTES Yellagonga Regional Park offers many picturesque walks and cycling routes. Adults need physical activity like cycling and walking for at least 30 minutes per day on most days of the week for good health. WALK/CYCLE 5 NEIL HAWKINS PARK TO OCEAN REEF RD WALK/CYCLE 1 AND RETURN FROM JOONDALUP DRIVE TO Distance: 8.9km (30 minute leisurely ride or a 1.5 to 2 hour walk) VIEWING PLATFORM rs START Drove START Distance: 2.5km one-way Pl Start at Neil Hawkins Park where at the jetty you may ach H Botanic Be Golf spot long-necked fresh water turtles. Cycle south and 5.0km return (Easy urns r B d D one hour round-trip) R from Neil Hawkins Park on the shared path - watch

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south from Joondalup n a inhabiting these trees, and a variety of waterbirds o n Dr, passing through o J n Yellagonga Yellagonga e on Lake Joondalup including Musk Ducks, Black magnificent stands of Regional r Regional o Swans, Pelicans, Moorhens and Blue Billed Ducks. Park Park o Tuart, Jarrah and Marri After 2.5km, you will arrive at Picnic Cove Park which trees. The walk concludes offers picnic shelters, barbeques and play equipment. at the Viewing Platform, JOONDALUP Malup Continue to cycle a further 1.9km to Ocean Reef Rd Island an elevated area which Neil before turning around to return to Neil Hawkins Park. provides fantastic lake Hawkins Lakeside Joondalup Park vistas. Joondalup City Centre Shopping Lake Centre START WALK/CYCLE 4 Joondalup Joondalup Jo Lake SCENIC DRIVE ROUTE o M Joondalup nd Park it Distance: ~18.2km return (one hour c a S h l c u e Edith Cowan e ride or a 2.5-3 hour walk) l p n l University Rotary ic Joondalup 2 E Lake Park Begin where the shared path at PSP N Recreation Centre Campus Island Ocean Reef Road runs adjacent to the Scenic Park boundary. Head east along this 0 1km F Lake Drive w Park D Picnic Joondalup R y d path and turn left to enter the Park. r Cove Nature 1:50,000 Park Res D Continue along the shared path through r Scenic Drive Path, Rotary Park, WALK 2 EDGEWATER Lake Joondalup Park and Yellagonga BEENYUP SWAMP CIRCUIT Yellagonga Regional Park. Turn around at the Regional Distance: 2.4km loop (30 minute stroll) Park Botanic Golf and retrace your journey

2 to Ocean Reef Rd. Edgewater E Start at the northern entry point to the Park off N Woodvale Dr and take the limestone path over the Ocean R eef boardwalk amongst Flooded Gum and Freshwater Rd Paperbark stands. Continue along the limestone path over the bridge and veer left. Turn left at the Perrys shared path and continue along for 800m where Beenyup Paddock you veer left onto the limestone path and continue M Park i t W

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le Walluburnup START Starting Point a v Swamp d o Yellagonga Path (shared by o Regional Park cyclist & pedestrian) W Other Path (links to Whitfords Wh walking and cycling routes) itfo rds ve ng A cki PSP o Walking Trail H Rd Lakeway Luisini Bicycle Network (PBN) Winery Dr

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NE2 y KINGSLEY Park NE4 PBN Route Number Lake Goollelal Bindaree START PSP Principal Shared Path Rotary R Park d Bicycle Lanes or Sealed Shoulders Either Side Greenwood H Ave epbu H rn Bike Hire NE4 NE4 Railway and Railway Station GREENWOOD

Toilets WALK 3 LAKE GOOLLELAL CIRCUIT Accessible Toilet Distance: 4.8km loop (1 hour walk) Barbeque Starting at Reverend John Smithies Park, follow the shared path south Picnic Area along Woodlake Retreat and enter the Park. Continue to Hepburn Ave and turn right. Continue along Hepburn Ave for 300m and then turn right Playground into the Park. Follow the path north as it takes you through stands of Marri trees, Freshwater Paperbarks and Bull Banksias. You will pass the Information Lake Goollelal Viewing Platform on your right, continue north to Hocking Lookout Rd and turn right. Follow Hocking Rd for 180m and then turn right into a limestone path at Reverend John Smithies Park. Continue along Water Fountain Lakeway Dr to the car park.

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