Waychinicup National Park

Waychinicup National Park extends across 5,310 hectares of land, featuring granite outcrops, coastal heaths, and a river that flows into the Southern Ocean.

The park, established in 1990, serves as a conservation area for multiple endangered species, including the Gilbert's potoroo, which was introduced to the park in 2010.

The name originates from Nyoongar Aboriginal words, with 'Waitch' meaning emu and 'up' signifying place, representing the traditional connection to the Menang people.

The camping area near Waychinicup River inlet provides basic facilities, including bush toilets, with limited spaces requiring early arrival for accommodation.

The park contains one of the few mainland populations of quokkas and houses the noisy scrub-bird, a species previously considered extinct until its rediscovery.

Location: City Of Albany

GPS coordinates: -34.89430,118.37983

Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:14